Observational astronomy 300


 
Module code PHY 300
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

Structure of the universe, navigation of the sky, spherical geometry, optical, radio and high energy physics and sources, instruments, practical observational skills, data recording, analysis, interpretation (signal and image processing, noise, calibration, error analysis). Project: A selected project in either optical or radio astronomy, resulting in a formal report and a presentation.

Module credits 36.00
Prerequisites PHY 255 and PHY 263
Contact time 4 lectures per week, 2 practicals per week, 2 discussion classes per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Physics
Period of presentation Semester 1

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