Observational Astronomy
| Title | ΠΑΡΑΤΗΡΗΣΙΑΚΗ ΑΣΤΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ / Observational Astronomy |
| Code | ΑΑΕ601 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Pantelis Papadopoulos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40003058 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600178534
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600178534
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
During this course, the students:
- will learn to use different reference, coordinate and timing systems to perform observations
- will have a first hands-on experience with a telescope and sensors
- will obtain an overview of the basic techniques in observational astronomy
- will familiarize themselves with data reduction methods using real data
as well as on the use of related specialized software
- will engage in further studies of different types of astronomical bodies and systems
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course is composed of a 3-hr lecture and additional compulsory lab-work of 2 hr (minimum) per week.
The topics treated include:
- The Celestial Sphere
- Telescopes
- Solar observations
- Observations of the Moon, planets and their satellites
- Recognizing Constellations and Celestial objects
- Measuring Astronomical Distances I (The Hyades open cluster)
- Measuring Astronomical Distances II (The M15 globular cluster and the H-R diagram)
- Measuring Astronomical Distances III (galaxies)
- Photometry (photographic and CCD)
- Classification of Galaxies (using the Palomar atlas)
Educational Material Types
- Book
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 58.5 | ||||
| Laboratory Work | 58.5 | ||||
| Written assigments | 30 | ||||
| Exams | 3 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΠΑΡΑΤΗΡΗΣΙΑΚΗ ΑΣΤΡΟΝΟΜΙΑ, ΣΤ. ΑΥΓΟΛΟΥΠΗΣ, I. ΣΕΙΡΑΔΑΚΗΣ, ΠΛΑΝΗΤΑΡΙΟ
Last Update
06-11-2020
