AST 3002 - Techniques in Astronomical Spectroscopy

Institution:

Appalachian State University

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Description:

A study of advanced techniques of modern astronomical spectroscopy. Lecture topics include basic and advanced stellar spectrograph designs, stellar spectral classification, and applications of spectroscopic data to the determination of radial velocities and chemical abundances. Observations will be conducted at the campus observatory, emphasizing the use of the techniques studied in the lecture. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Prerequisite: AST 2001.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.appstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(828) 262-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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