ASTR 310 - Observational Astronomy

Institution:

University of Maryland-College Park

Subject:

Description:

Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ASTR121; PHYS171 or PHYS161; or permission of department. For ASTR majors only. Introduction to current optical observational techniques, with brief coverage of infrared, ultraviolet, and x-ray techniques. Statistics, spherical trigonometry time, catalogs, geometrical and physical optics, telescopes, and optical instruments. Effects of the atmosphere. Practical work at the observatory using a CCS camera. Some nighttime observing sessions.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umd.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 405-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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