AST 301 - Observational Astronomy


Meeting Time: MWF 1:50-2:40 (3 Credit Hours); W 7:30-10:00 (Lab, 1 Credit Hour)
Location: PS 218 (PS 321 for lab)
Instructor: Dr. Dave Koerner
Office Address: Physical Sciences (bldg 19) 315
Office Hours: 3pm-4pm MW or by appointment
Office Phone: 928-523-4562
E-mail: David.Koerner@nau.edu
A survey of the radiative processes and detection techniques used in current astronomical research. Special focus will be on preparation for participation in research programs at NAU. Speciall attention will be given to the following instrumentation: Space Infrared Telescope Facility, large and small telecopes at Cerro Tololo Interamerican Observatory, Lowell's 31'' telescope used by National Undergraduate Research Observatory , and the Owens Valley Millimeter Array. Additional emphasis will be on observations needed by NASA's Nearby Stars Database and in using the many on-line data catalogs that will eventually comprise the National Virtual Observatory.

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