Basics of observational astronomy

Dr. Gordana Apostolovska, Professor

Course content:  

• Observations of astronomical objects and phenomena with the naked eye.

• Atmospheric extinction.

• Using star maps and catalogs; astronomical ephemeris and astronomical databases.

• Specificities and main elements of the astronomical data collection process.

• Types of astronomical instruments, instruments and detectors.

• Observational techniques in astronomy.

• The largest optical telescopes in the world.

• Practical projects. Writing a proposal for observing a professional astronomical observatory.

• Introduction to astronomical data processing.

• Using a virtual observatory. Using professional astronomical data to solve the practical tasks.

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