Experiences in Astronomical Observing
An introductory course in astronomical research involving a small observing project with optical or radio telescopes.
Summary
What you’ll be able to do
Design simple astronomical observations with a 2.3-m small radio telescope, and process and analyze obtained observations.
Use simple scientific computing methods to plan astronomical observations and analyze astronomical data.
Practice principles and standards of professional and ethical conduct; judge when and how to cite references and when it is appropriate to credit the contributions of others or claim credit for one's own work.
Present scientific results clearly and concisely in multiple formats.
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- Declared in Astronomy-Physics
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- Declared in Astronomy-Physics
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A basic introduction into astronomical research by undertaking a small observing project with optical and/or radio telescopes. Topics covered are: understanding the astronomical literature, observing and data reduction, writing scientific reports and papers, presenting scientific results, and basics of scientific ethics.
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Topics
- Astronomical literature, observing, data reduction, scientific writing, presentations, and ethics
- Radio telescope observation design and data processing
Skills
- Design and execute observations using a 2.3-m radio telescope
- Apply scientific computing methods for observation planning and data analysis
- Understand literature, reduce data, write reports, present results, and apply ethical standards
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