Observational Astrophysics II

10 credits

Course, Master's level, 1FA211

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
1 September 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

120 credits including 30 credits in mathematics and 60 credits in physics, including Observational Astrophysics I and Astrophysics I. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 24,167
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 24,167

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Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-13022

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
25 July 2025–31 August 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
1 September 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

120 credits including 30 credits in mathematics and 60 credits in physics, including Observational Astrophysics I and Astrophysics I. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
25 July 2025–31 August 2025
Information on registration from the department

About the course

Telescopes. Astronomical coordinate systems. Modern optical and mechanical telescope design. Active and adaptive optics. Direct imaging and photometry. Digital detectors. Spectroscopy. Interferometry. Observational strategies and data reduction.

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