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Academic Year 2002/2003

Modern Observational Techniques
ASTR 222 SP

Crosslistings: ASTR 522

This course reviews modern astronomical observing techniques, focusing primarily on optical observations. Topics will include a complete description of the use of digital detectors for imaging, photometry and spectroscopy in a wide variety of applications. Data acquisition, image processing and subsequent analysis will be discussed. Students will gain hands-on experience with the telescopes, instruments and computers at Van Vleck Observatory, carrying out actual observations. As time permits, the status of astronomical observations in the radio, near and far-infrared, ultraviolet, and x-ray regions of the spectrum will also be covered.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ASTR211 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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