Observational Astrophysics Laboratory 1100-3A14
- Preparation for observations at the Ostrowik Station of the Astronomical Observatory
-- Statistics of light curves using the awk program
-- folding and drawing the light curves
-- Introduction to data vizualization with the Python language
-- European Southern Observatory Archive
-- Spectroscopic classification of supernovae
-- Simple tasks on the basics of astronomy
-- reductions of CCD images from the Ostrowik 60-cm telescope
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
K_W05 – advanced knowledge of observational techniques necessary for planning and conducting astronomical observations
Skills
K_U02 – ability to plan, conduct, and interpret astronomical observations
K_U07 – ability to prepare and present reports concerning one’s own research work
Social Competences
K_K01 – readiness for lifelong learning
Assessment criteria
Multiple choice test to test acquired skills.
Bibliography
Astronomical journals. Descriptions of standard software used in observational astronomy.