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OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY AND DATA ANALYSIS

ASTRON 465
Course Description

A basic introduction into astronomical observations and data analysis techniques by undertaking observational projects with optical and radio telescopes. Topics covered include observation and data reduction, basic calibration of radio and optical telescopes, basics of data analysis and statistics, presenting scientific results, and basics of scientific ethics. Although specific to observational astrophysics, these methods are applicable to any of the physical sciences disciplines.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.66

2.19% from Historical

Completion Rate
96%

0.68% from Historical

A Rate
76%

12.69% from Historical

Class Size
25

16.28% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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