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Academic Year 2005/2006

Modern Observational Techniques
ASTR 222 FA
Crosslistings:
ASTR 522

This course reviews the practices of modern observational astronomy, focusing primarily on techniques employed in the optical and X-ray bands. Topics will include a description of the use of digital detectors for imaging, photometry, and spectroscopy in a wide variety of applications. Data acquisition, image processing, and data analysis methods will be discussed. In particular, students will gain hands-on experience with the analysis of data obtained from both ground- and satellite-based observatories. An introduction to the relevant error analysis methods will be included.

MAJOR READINGS

Two textbooks

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm, final, several problem sets, observing project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Additional Requirements and/or Comments not known

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-30-2006

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