Hobart
This unit is available in even numbered years only.
Introduction
The successful design and execution of astrophysical observations requires an in depth knowledge of the telescope, its instruments and their operation. The aim of this unit is to give students a theoretical and practical introduction to fundamental astronomical observation techniques. It will cover the design parameters which govern the performance of radio and optical telescopes, and a range of astronomical observing techniques, including radiometery, spectroscopy, interferometry and photometry. The theory covered in the lectures will be put into practice through a series of observational projects at the Mt Pleasant radio telescope and Bisdee Tier optical telescope. This unit is particularly relevant to those students intending to undertake an astrophysics research project.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Experimental Astrophysics |
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| Unit code | KYA702 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 13x3hrs lectures, 6x3hrs telescope observations |
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| Assessment | 100% internal (3x20% projects, 20% assignments, 20% mid term test) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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