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Academic Year 2003/2004

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

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: ASTR211

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Moran, Edward C.   

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: VVO110

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 0   FR: 0

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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