PHYS 3380 - Observational Astronomy

Institution:

West Texas A & M University

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Description:

Prerequisite: PHYS 3310 or consent of instructor. How astronomical data is collected and analyzed. Topics include design and use of optical, radio and gamma ray telescopes. Analysis of data from these types of telescopes using standard computer software that professional astronomers use for research. Methods of analysis include spectroscopy, photometry, polarimetry and image processing. Spring of even years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wtamu.edu

Phone Number:

(806) 651-0000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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