ASTRONOMY 302 - Observational Techniques in Astronomy

Institution:

Connecticut College

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Description:

A laboratory course introducing basic observational, computing, and data analysis techniques in current use in optical astronomy. Lecture focuses on instrumentation properties and use, and methods of analyzing observations. Observatory work involves use and calibration of the 20-inch telescope and CCD camera, and performing differential CCD filter photometry on various astronomical objects. Computer work involves image calibration and the extraction of useful physical information from student obtained images. One lecture 11 2 hours; four hours computer lab and observatory work weekly. Prerequisite: Course 105 and 110 and 201. Mathematics 113 and Computer Science 110 recommended. Offered every other year starting in the spring of 2007. L. Brown

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2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.connecticutcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 447-1911

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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