Astrophysical practical course
Lecturer: D. Kitzmann, Dr. B. Patzer
Time: Monday 12-16, Place: Eugene-Paul-Wigner-Gebäude der TU, Hardenbergstr. 36, EW 176/177, Begin: 2010-10-18 (weekly)
Language: German
Content:
Classification of stars, RV method, rotation of the Sun, stellar spectroscopy, observation with telescopes, astronomical systems of coordinates, galactic rotation curve, properties of eclipsing binaries, light curves of dwarf novae.
Conditions:
Abgeschlossenes Vordiplom / B.Sc. in Physik, Mathematik, Informatik oder vergleichbaren Studiengängen.
Performance:
Four-hour practical course. Teamwork (small groups) on different astronomical topics.
Target group:
Postgraduate practical course on astronomy and astrophysics. Practical part of the module Astronomy and Astrophysics (Physics/Master). One can choose - if possible - between the Astrophysical practical course and Astrophysical practical course (Astronomy and spectroscopy).
Open also for all students with interest in astronomy and astrophysics.
Note:
Empowering is limited and done in sequence of registration. For registration, please send an e-mail to praktikum@astro.physik.tu-berlin.de specifying the time of the course (Mo. 12-16) and the keyword "practical course TU". The course takes place in the rooms EW 176 / EW 177.