Course Description: Through experiment and observation, develop the core skills to collect, reduce, and interpret astronomical data. Develop understanding and usage of telescopes, instruments, and detectors; reduction and analysis methods; simulations and model fitting; data and error analysis. This course is an expanded version of AST325H1 that gives a wider exposure to practical astronomy.
Prerequisite: AST221H1,AST222H1 (or equivalent readings; consult the instructor)
Exclusion: AST325H1
Recommended Preparation: basic programming/scripting, numerical techniques (e.g., through CSC108H1/CSC148H1, CSC260H1)
Distribution Requirement: Science
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)