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280415 PR Observational Lab Course (Spectroscopy) (2023W)

4.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie-Geophysik und Astronomie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 36 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Optiklabor

  • Tuesday 03.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 10.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 17.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 24.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 31.10. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 07.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 14.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 21.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 28.11. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 05.12. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 12.12. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 09.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 16.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 23.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 30.01. 09:45 - 13:00 Ort in u:find Details
    Seminarraum 2 Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aim: explore the use of (optical) spectroscopic observations in various relevant cases in astronomy combining both practical exercises using the computer as well as observations using the Coudé spectrograph at the optical lab.

Content: Participants will learn about the use of spectroscopy in 4 different science cases:
- Spectral classification of stars
- Spectroscopic binaries and orbital parameters
- Analysis of the solar spectrum and line identification
- Cluster membership and radial velocities

Assessment and permitted materials

Participants will be organized in groups of 2-3 people to work on different exercises.

Each group will have to work and hand in 4 written reports, one for each of the topics explored in the lab (see above).

Each part will individually count as 25 points. All together, the 4 exercises will add up to a total of 100 points.

The final grade will be calculated from the total number of the points obtained in the 4 exercises:
1: 89-100%
2: 76-88%
3: 63-75%
4: 50-62%
5: 0-49%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Hand in all 4 protocols within the designated deadlines

Obtain at least 50% of the total points.

Examination topics

Basic Theory and practical concepts on (optical) spectroscopy and their use in astronomical research.

Reading list

All the necessary material, including the lectures slides, will be provided via Moodle.

Association in the course directory

OPR; PM-ObsPrak;

Last modified: We 20.08.2025 00:22