SC/PHYS 4270
Astronomical Techniques
2026–27 handbook
Topics
- Telescopes and detectors
- CCD and infrared arrays
- photometry
- spectroscopy
- astrometry
- astronomical statistics and data analysis
Readings
- Handbook reference(s): Kitchin, Astrophysical Techniques, 7th edition. Wall & Jenkins, Practical Statistics for Astronomers. Birney, Gonzalez, & Oesper, Observational Astronomy, 2nd edition. Chromey, To Measure the Sky, 2nd edition.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Reference books in a department handbook; not a confirmed required-book list for a particular 2026–27 section.