Spring 2023 Astronomy UN3646 section 001

OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY

Call Number 11576
Day & Time
Location
R 7:00pm-9:30pm
1402 Pupin Laboratories
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor David Schiminovich
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description Prerequisites: one year of general astronomy Introduction to the basic techniques used in obtaining and analyzing astronomical data. Focus on ground-based methods at optical, infrared, and radio wavelengths. Regular use of the telescope facilities atop the roof of the Pupin Labs and at Harriman Observatory. The radio-astronomy portion consists mostly of computer labs, In research projects, students also work on the analysis of data obtained at National Observatories.
Web Site Vergil
Department Astronomy
Enrollment 26 students (25 max) as of 9:05AM Saturday, May 10, 2025
Status Full
Subject Astronomy
Number UN3646
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Campus Morningside
Section key 20231ASTR3646W001