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PHYS567 — Fall 2022

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):
MILISAVLJEVIC, DANNY


Email:
dmilisav@purdue.edu


Textbook(s) for Fall 2022

Title Author Edition ISBN Publisher Req/Opt Notes
Astronomical Measurements Andy Lawrence 2014 ed 978-3662509067 Springer Praxis Books Required Students can download the e-book free of charge using the Purdue libraries and School of Information Technology website
Astrophysical Techniques Christopher R. Kitchin 9780429086632 CRC Press Optional Student may download free of charge using the Purdue libraries and School of Information Studies website
To Measure the Sky Frederick R. Chromey 978-0521763868 Cambridge University Press Optional Students may download free of charge using the Purdue libraries and School of Information Technology website.

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