Classes

Class Materials: Syllabus

In this course we will learn the basic tools of modern astronomical research, including telescopes, detectors, imaging, spectroscopy, and common software. Emphasis will be placed on both the theory behind telescopes and their use, and hands-on experience with real data...

In this course we will learn the basic tools of modern astronomical research, including telescopes, detectors, imaging, spectroscopy, and common software. Emphasis will be placed on both the theory behind telescopes and their use, and hands-on experience with real data...

Each week two speakers (students, faculty, SAO scientists) will report on current research in astronomy or their own research work, providing students with an opportunity to practice the organization and presentation of technical material and to obtain a broad background in...

This full year half course will cover a broad range of contemporary topics in observational and theoretical astrophysics through a set of 10-12 two-week modules taught by members of the Astronomy Department faculty. The course will meet twice per week, and each module will...

Each week two speakers (students, faculty, SAO scientists) will report on current research in astronomy or their own research work, providing students with an opportunity to practice the organization and presentation of technical material and to obtain a broad background in...

Each week two speakers (students, faculty, SAO scientists) will report on current research in astronomy or their own research work, providing students with an opportunity to practice the organization and presentation of technical material and to obtain a broad background in...

Each week two speakers (students, faculty, SAO scientists) will report on current research in astronomy or their own research work, providing students with an opportunity to practice the organization and presentation of technical material and to obtain a broad background in...

In this course we will learn the basic tools of modern astronomical research, including telescopes, detectors, imaging, spectroscopy, and common software. Emphasis will be placed on both the theory behind telescopes and their use, and hands-on experience with real data...

Discussion of relativistic and high-energy astrophysical phenomena and observational techniques. Accretion onto compact stars (white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes); active galactic nuclei, galaxy clusters. Gamma-ray bursts and cosmic rays. X-ray and gamma-ray background...

This tutorial introduces students to research at the forefront of astrophysics, and provides opportunities for students to meet with research scientists and individuals active in science policy, education, and journalism. Students meet weekly for a lecture and discussion...

In this course we will learn the basic tools of modern astronomical research, including telescopes, detectors, imaging, spectroscopy, and common software. Emphasis will be placed on both the theory behind telescopes and their use, and hands-on experience with real data...