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• Observational Optical Astronomy

Courses: Observational Optical Astronomy (ASTRH313C01)

Fall 2009

One credit, full year course. Several observing projects that involve using a CCD camera on a 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Projects include spectroscopy; variable star photometry; H-alpha imaging; imaging and photometry of galaxies and star cluster; instruction in the use of image processing software and CCD camera operation. Students work in groups of two with minimal faculty supervision. Formal reports are required.

Prerequisites: Astronomy 205a.

Fulfills: NA +

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