ASTR 414
Astronomical Techniques

Credit: 4 hours.


Introduction to techniques used in modern optical and radio astronomy with emphasis on the physical and mathematical understanding of the detection of electromagnetic radiation; includes such topics as fundamental properties of radio and optical telescopes and the detectors that are used with telescopes. Lectures and laboratory. 4 undergraduate hours. Graduate students in Astronomy will not receive credit for ASTR 414. Prerequisite: MATH 242; PHYS 213 or PHYS 214; or consent of instructor. ASTR 210 is recommended.