AST 210 OBSERVATIONAL TECHNIQUES

A laboratory course introducing basic observational, computing, and data analysis techniques in current use in optical astronomy. Lectures focus on observation planning, instrumentation properties and use, and methods of analyzing observations. Observatory work involves advanced telescopic observing, use of the 14-inch Planewave Instruments telescope and CMOS camera, and conducting filter photometry on various celestial targets of opportunity. Computer work involves CMOS image calibration and manipulation, plus the extraction of useful physical information from CMOS images and visual observations using a variety of software packages.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

AST 105 and AST 110 (one of which may be waived with instructor permission); MAT 112 (or a more advanced calculus course); and PHY 107 or PHY 109. COM 110 is strongly recommended.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 10 students.

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