AST2050H: Observational Techniques

This course is similar to the pre-1999 AST1580H Observational Techniques. The course will cover Basic Optims for Modern Professional Astrophysics (Bsic Principles and Terms, Telescopes and Auxillary Optics, Spherical Surfaces, Mirrors, and Lenses, Dispersing Elements, Fiber Optics), Modern Detectors, Astronomical Instruments (Imagery, Spectrographs including FBS and FTS) as well as Adpative Optics (including MCAO and LGS AO), current and future instruments on large telescopes and proposted instruments for TMT/GMT.

Credit Value (FCE)

0.50

Campus(es)

St. George

Delivery Mode

In Class

School of Graduate Studies University of Toronto 63 St. George Street Toronto, ON Canada M5S 2Z9
Tel: 416-978-6614

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