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2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AST 3001 - Techniques in Astronomical Photometry (3)


When Offered: Spring. Even-numbered years
A study of advanced techniques of modern astronomical photometry. Lecture topics include solid state (CCD) imaging hardware, image processing software and techniques, filters and color systems, and CCD aperture photometry. Observations will be conducted at the campus observatory, emphasizing the use of the techniques studied in the lecture. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.
Prerequisite: AST 2001 .