Spring 2025 Astronomy UN3646 section 001

OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY

Call Number 14285
Day & Time
Location
R 7:00pm-9:30pm
To be announced
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 14 students (15 max) as of 9:05PM Monday, December 2, 2024
Subject Astronomy
Number UN3646
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Open To Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Journalism, Professional Studies
Section key 20251ASTR3646W001