ASTRO 510. Observational Astrophysics.

(2-3) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2011. Prereq: ASTRO 405 or ASTRO 505
Techniques in optical and near-IR astronomy, including spectroscopy and CCD photometry. Emphasis on projects involving proficiency in the use of research telescopes and modern instrumentation. Project topics range from photometric studies of pulsating and binary star systems to deep CCD imaging of faint nebulae and galaxies.