Observational Astronomy

Code:

AST3001

Acronym:

AST3001

Level:

300

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Astronomy

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

Active?	No
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Chemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:B	0	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	56	162
L:M	0	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:Q	0	study plan from 2016/17	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

It is intended that students understand basic concepts of signal and image processing and apply that knowledge to the processing of data (images and spectra), performing also its analysis for scientific purposes.

Learning outcomes and competences

Familiarization with the typical signals, taking as example  Astronomy (photometry, spectroscopy), their treatment and handling, using suitable software. Ability to solve general problems in the processing and analysis of these signals, interpretation of the results for scientific purposes.

Working method

Presencial

Program

- Basic concepts of signal and image processing.

- Data reduction/processing, taking few examples in astronomy: noise, calibration, detection, deblending.

- Applications: assessment of properties in stellar objects through  the spectroscopy and CCD images.

Mandatory literature

Starck J.-L. (Jean-Luc); Astronomical image and data analysis. ISBN: 3-540-33024-0
Gray David F.; The observation and analysis of stellar photospheres. ISBN: 0-521-85186-6

Complementary Bibliography

Kitchin C. R.; Astrophysical techniques. ISBN: 0-85274-461-7

Comments from the literature

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Teaching methods and learning activities

Practical classes with computer, allowing the treatment of astronomical signals and observations with appropriate software. These classes will be complemented with lectures on the fundamentals of the typical signals and data in Astronomy, their properties and treatment.

keywords

Physical sciences > Astronomy

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	80,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	20,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Assessment will be made by two component: a final exam, on all the contents that were addressed, and using the computer (80%). A small project related with the subject taught during the course (20%).

Classification improvement

Exam, in the appeal season.