PHYS 251: Techniques of Observational Astronomy

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Units: 2

Hours: Seminar, 2 hours

Catalog page 369

Prerequisites: graduate standing; consent of instructor

Description: Covers major areas necessary for the successful completion of an observational pro- gram, from the choice and preparation of telescope time proposals, to the actual data acquisition and reduction, to the analysis and publication of results. Students who present a seminar or submit a term paper receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Course is repeatable. Canalizo