Observational Astronomy

ASTR-4120

An introduction to astronomical observing techniques and instrumentation. Optical telescope design. Observatory site selection. Telescopes above the atmosphere. Imaging techniques: photography, charge-coupled devices. Optical photometry, spectroscopy, and polarimetry, and their applications. Infrared techniques and applications. Radio astronomy. Includes evening laboratory sessions.

4 credits

Past Term Data

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Offered as Cross-Listing Only
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Spring Summer Fall
(Session 1) (Session 2)
2023
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Heidi Jo Newberg
Seats Taken: 8/18
2022
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Heidi Jo Newberg
Seats Taken: 16/18
2021
2020
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Heidi Jo Newberg
Seats Taken: 9/18
2019
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Valerie Ann Rapson
Seats Taken: 10/18
2018
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Heidi Jo Newberg
Seats Taken: 12/18
2017
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Valerie Ann Rapson
Seats Taken: 13/18
2016
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Valerie Ann Rapson
Seats Taken: 10/18
2015
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Heidi Jo Newberg
Seats Taken: 6/18
2014
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Heidi Jo Newberg
Seats Taken: 13/18
2013
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Heidi Jo Newberg
Seats Taken: 12/10
2012
2011
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 5/16
2010
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 14/25
2009
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Heidi Jo Newberg
Seats Taken: 8/25
2008
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 9/25
2007
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 7/25
2006
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 13/25
2005
2004
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 2/35
2003
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 9/35
2002
2001
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 9/37
2000
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 11/37
1999
1998