Entry requirements

30 credits in mathematics and 60 credits in physics, Astrophysics I or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

After the finished course the student is expected to

* account for the modern earth- and spacebased telescopes, as well as the instruments and detectors used in astronomy

* account for observational methods and data reduction methods

Content

The course will give an introduction to the modern ground- and space-based

telescopes. Astronomical coordinate systems. Observational methods including

direct imaging, photometry, spectroscopy and interferometry. Different

telescope/instrumentation/detector configurations. Observational experiments,

calibrations and data reductions, both on a theoretical level and experimentally

with the Westerlund Telescope at the Ångström Laboratory.

Instruction

Lectures, instrument calibration exercise and observational exercise.

Assessment

Fullfilled attendance requirements. Final written exam in the form of writing part of an application for observing time at a telescope, corresponding to 3 credits. Presentations, corresponding to 1 credit and passed exercises, corresponding to 1 credit. The final grade on the course depends on the student's commitment and understanding of the subject.