In this course students will learn advanced techniques for experimental astronomy and planetary science. Students will carry out term-long projects involving acquisition and analysis of data. In some cases these data will be derived from observations performed with telescopes or instruments built by the students themselves. In other cases students will build projects around data from space missions or ground or space-based telescopes. Techniques may include spectroscopy, photometry, multiwavelength astronomy, remote sensing of planetary surfaces, particle astrophysics, and gravitational wave astronomy.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 8

Crosslisted Courses: PHYS 304

Prerequisites: ASTR 202, ASTR 206, ENGR 210/PHYS 210 or prior experience with instrumentation with permission of the instructor.

Distribution Requirements: NPS - Natural and Physical Sciences

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Not Offered; Spring

Notes: Not offered every year.