The design and execution of observations of astronomical objects. Reduction and analysis of astronomical data. Probability and statistics applied to astronomical observations. Includes a weeklong observing run at major research observatory.

Prerequisite: Physics 251, 261.

1 unit — Krishnarao

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Observational Astronomy

Block 2, Sep. 2021
Instructor: Shane Burns

The goal of PC362 is to learn how to use the scientific method to understand how the Universe works. We will learn the techniques of observing, data reduction and error analysis. We will discuss data collection with a CCD camera, how to calibrate and measure images, and how to report errors and confidence levels of your results.

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