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A very hands-on course, with the participation of students in tutorials and all of the assessment by way of practical assignments. The syllabus will include: telescopes, CCDs, filters, general image processing methods, astrometry, coordinate systems, time photometry and spectroscopy. Students will also be exposed to astronomy research, including a field trip to the University of Canterbury Mt. John Observatory where students are expected to carry out their own projects.
(1) ASTR112; and (2) COSC131 or COSC121; and (3) PHYS285. These prerequisites may be replaced by a suitable alternative background approved by the Head of School.
ASTR231
Students must attend one activity from each section.
C.Clare Worley
Assoc. Prof. Chad Trujillo (Northern Arizona University)
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Domestic fee $1,099.00
International fee $5,388.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Physical & Chemical Sciences on the departments and faculties page .