ASTR 226Observational Astrophysics Research Lab
Project-based course developing tools and techniques of observational astrophysical research: photon counting, imaging, spectroscopy, astrometry; collecting data at the telescope; data reduction and analysis; probability functions; error analysis techniques; and scientific writing. Students will complete a final paper of publishable quality in the format of a peer-reviewed journal, as well as an oral presentation. Renumbered from PHYA 238. Students may not receive credit for both ASTR 226 and PHYA 238. Recommended preparation: undergraduate or graduate background in astrophysics.
Prerequisites
None listed in the catalog.