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Apr 04, 2025
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Fall 2025 Graduate Catalog
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PHY 517 - Laboratory Course in Astronomical Techniques
A course designed to introduce the theory, design, and operation of modern astronomical instrumentation and to familiarize the student with the use of telescopes. Current astronomical techniques will be discussed with emphasis on methods of observational measurements and reduction of data. Emphasis is given on optical techniques appropriate for wavelengths shorter than one micron. Extensive laboratory and observing exercises may be expected.
3 credits
Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)
Offered Spring alternate years
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