PHSCS 529
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Advanced Observational Astronomy
Course Description
Advanced techniques of observational astronomy, emphasizing knowledge and skills necessary to carry out observational scientific investigation in astronomy.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Robotic and Remote telescopes
Learning Outcome
Program an observing schedule into a remote/robotic telescope system to acquire high quality data.
Title
Infared Observations
Learning Outcome
Process and analyze infrared astronomical data sets.
Title
Optical Astronomy
Learning Outcome
Reduce all-sky photometric astronomical data in multiple filters.
Title
Spectroscopic Observations
Learning Outcome
Reduce raw astronomical spectroscopic data to 1D wavelength calibrated stectra and calculate astrophysically important data from those spectra.
Title
Multi-wavelength Observations
Learning Outcome
Describe observing programs that require multi-wavelength observing programs.
Title
Radio Astronomy
Learning Outcome
Obtain, process, and analyze radio data on astronomical objects.
