Modern Observational Techniques
ASTR 222
Fall 2012
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ASTR 522 |
This course reviews the practices of modern observational astronomy, focusing primarily on techniques employed in the optical bands. Topics will include a description of the use of digital detectors for imaging, photometry, and spectroscopy in a wide variety of applications. Data acquisition, image processing, and data analysis methods will be discussed. In particular, students will gain hands-on experience with the analysis of data obtained from both ground- and satellite-based observatories. An introduction to the relevant error analysis methods is included. |
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| Credit: .5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM ASTR |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ASTR211 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Class handouts and on-line material.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly data analysis projects. |
| Instructor(s): Moran,Edward C. Times: ....R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: VVO110; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 7 | | |
| | GRAD: 5 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: X | FR: X |
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