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PHYS567 — Fall 2017

PHYS567: Observational Techniques In Astronomy (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)

Offering:
3 Credits; typically offered Fall semester


Prerequisites:
PHYS342 or PHYS344
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Description:
(astr567) Fundamental concepts in observational astronomy, including coordinate and time systems, telescopes and detectors, radiation and optics, and methods of statistical data analysis.


Instructor(s):
Peterson, John


Email:
Peterson, John


Textbook(s) for Fall 2017

Title Author Edition ISBN Publisher Req/Opt Notes
Astrnomical Measurements Andy Lawrence 2014 ed 978-3662509067 Springer Praxis Books Required Students can download the e-book free of charge

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