Observational
Astrophysics II / Observationell astrofysik II (1FA211), 10 points
Start: September 5th, 2017, room 1245 ITC(!) at 10:15
Teachers: Nikolai Piskunov, Oleg Kochukhov and Sofia Ramstedt, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
Language: English
email: Nikolai.Piskunov-at-physics.uu.se
Goals: Understand how modern telescopes, astronomical instrumentation and
detector work. Learn about observing techniques and data reduction methods.
Structure: The course consists of 2 parts: General information
about telescopes, telescope optics and mechanics and observational techniques
and data reduction. The second part will look in depth in particular techniques.
This year it is measurements of magnetic fields (polarimetry) astronomical
radio interferometry.
Requirements for passing: attend most of the lectures (10%), do the homework (30%),
successfully complete and turn in lab exercises (30%) and complete the lab (30%). No exam this year!
This will result in 10 points.
Schedule can
be found here
Lecture
Notes and Exercises