ASTR 485 - Radio Astronomy

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University of Arizona

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Description:

Description: While the origin of optical astronomy is lost in the mists of time, we know exactly when radio astronomy was born, January 1932. This was when Karl Jansky began his first experiments at Bell Telephone Laboratory in Holmdel, NJ. Since then radio astronomy has grown from a serendipitous science to a cornerstone of modern astronomy. In radio astronomy we use photons with characteristic dimensions from 100's of meters to 100's of microns, to probe a huge variety of objects and phenomenon, everything from comets and the origin of the solar system to the origin and structure of the Universe. In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of radio astronomy. Topics will include instrumentation and techniques, emission and absorption mechanisms, present and future telescopes, as well as data analysis techniques. Course material will be introduced through a mixture of classroom discussion, hands-on laboratory experiments, and observational projects. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. May be convened with: ASTR 585. Usually offered: Fall, Spring.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arizona.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 621-2211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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