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2019-2020 General Catalog 
    
2019-2020 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ASTR 331 - Astronomical Imaging


Unit(s): 2 Lecture: 1 hour Laboratory: 3 hours
An introduction to the methods and techniques of astronomical imaging. The course will offer a practical approach to using charged-coupled device (CCD) detectors and computer-controlled telescopes to obtain images of the moon, planets, stars, and nebulae. Topics include telescope control, planning observing programs, identifying astronomical objects, determining image sizes and exposure times, and image processing techniques.

Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): ASTR 231 or consent of instructor.



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