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	Observational astronomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Observational astronomy is a division of the astronomical science that is concerned with getting data, in contrast with theoretical astrophysics which is mainly concerned with finding out the measureable implications of physical models.
		Optical astronomy is the part of astronomy that uses optical components (mirrors, lenses and solid-state detectors) to observe light from near infrared to near ultraviolet wavelengths.
		Observations of large numbers of galaxies are referred to as redshift surveys, and are used to model the evolution of galaxy forms.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Observational_astronomy (3251 words)

	Astronomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Astronomy (Greek: αστρονομία = άστρον + νόμος, astronomia = astron + nomos, literally, "law of the stars") is the science of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere, such as stars, planets, comets, aurora, galaxies, and the cosmic background radiation.
		Modern astronomy as practised is not to be confused with astrology, the belief system that states that people's destiny and human affairs in general are correlated to the positions of celestial objects in the skies.
		Although classical astronomy was one of the seven key subjects taught at medieval universities in Europe, observational astronomy was mostly stagnant in medieval Europe until XIII century, when lived astronomers and astrologers as Johannes de Sacrobosco, in England, and Guido Bonatti from Forlì, in Italy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Astronomy (1926 words)

	About Astronomy
		Astronomy, is the science that deals with the origin, evolution, composition, distance, and motion of all bodies and scattered matter in the universe.
		Astronomy is not to be confused with astrology, which assumes that people's destiny and human affairs in general are correlated to the apparent positions of astronomical objects in the sky - although the two fields share a common origin, they are quite different; astronomers embrace the scientific method, while astrologers do not.
		Observational astronomy is concerned mostly with acquiring data, which involves building and maintaining instruments and processing the resulting information; this branch is at times referred to as "astrometry" or simply as "astronomy".
	www.crystalinks.com /astronomydefinition.html (1060 words)

	Greek astronomy
		Astronomy was clearly a subject of major practical importance in sorting out the mess of these calendars and so observations began to be made to enable better schemes to be devised.
		As far as astronomy is concerned Plato had a negative effect, for although he mentions the topic many times, no dialogue is devoted to astronomy.
		As Berry goes on to say, this was very unfortunate for astronomy since the influence of the writings of Aristotle had an authority for many centuries which meant that astronomers had a harder battle than they might otherwise have had in getting the truth accepted.
	www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk /~history/HistTopics/Greek_astronomy.html (3542 words)

	Astronomy/Planetary Sciences (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Astronomy is the scientific discipline dedicated to the study of everything in the universe outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
		Up to three astronomy or physics courses passed with a C- may be applied to the major; all other courses offered for the major must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher.
		All students majoring in astronomy/ planetary sciences must submit two papers (term papers, laboratory reports, or independent research papers) to the astronomy coordinator for department evaluation by the end of the junior year.
	naples.cc.sunysb.edu /CAS/ubdepts0305.nsf/pages/ast (774 words)

	Observational Astronomy Encyclopedia Article @ NaturalResearch.org (Natural Research) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Ancient stone structures were built as a means of measuring the passage of time based on the movements of the Sun.
		In modern times, meteorites are collected on the icy plains of Antarctica, and are studied to determine the properties of asteroids and even the surface of Mars.
		Astrophotography requires highly sensitive photographic film that has been specially sensitized with chemicals so that they will record even the faintest sources of illumination.
	www.naturalresearch.org /encyclopedia/Observational_astronomy (2180 words)

	Physics 2060/4060 Observational Astronomy Syllabus
		Since a large component of this course in observational astronomy will be devoted to analyzing starlight, material relevant to the relevant physics will be presented.
		It is highly recommended for those students who have not attended a basic astronomy course to acquire and study a textbook in basic astronomy.
		You will be expected to write a brief report describing the "observations" that you made using the simulation software as well as describe the analysis that you performed using this simulated data.
	www.physics.utah.edu /~springer/phys4060/Syllabus.html (1037 words)

	Astronomy curriculum at Appalachian State
		Observational Astronomy I/(3).F. This course introduces the student to the operation of astronomical instruments and to the acquisition and analysis of astronomical data.
		Observations will be conducted at the campus observatory, emphasizing the use of the techniques studied in the lecture.
		Observational Astronomy III/(3).S. A study of advanced techniques of modern observational astronomy.
	www.dancaton.physics.appstate.edu /AstronomyPgm/Curriculum.htm (559 words)

	ASTRONOMY
		Observations and interpretations of the kinematics, dynamics, and structure of the Milky Way Galaxy, extragalactic objects, and galaxy clusters.
		Introduction to the observational background and to the theory of cosmology.
		Introduction to radio astronomy, including early history, measurement parameters, applicable radio physics, relevant mathematical techniques, properties of band-limited gaussian noise, and limitations on radio telescope sensitivity and resolution.
	gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu /gradcat/1995-1996/dept14.html (1562 words)

	Astronomy Departments
		Observations that require dark skies are obtained at Crni vrh observing station where two small automated telescopes equipped with state of the art systems for CCD photometry are located.
		Observational and theoretical astrophysics at Northwestern University uses all of the electromagnetic spectrum: radio (at both centimeter and millimeter wavelengths), near and far infrared, optical, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray.
		Astronomy and Astrophysics in the Physics Department of Ohio University at Athens, Ohio.
	www.cv.nrao.edu /fits/www/yp_dept.html (10333 words)

	Astronomy Education Review
		Students are expected to have a working knowledge of astronomy from the two-semester general astronomy sequence, although their observational experience may be limited.
		The importance of the relationship between observation and theory in astronomy is highlighted.
		Observational astronomy is covered somewhat, but there is no review of celestial mechanics.
	aer.noao.edu /AERArticle.php?issue=7§ion=6&article=1 (1971 words)

	sylabus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Astronomy is the one of the most fascinating subjects in the field.
		They are 1) Observational Astronomy, 2) History of Astronomy, 3) Tools of Astronomy, 4) Study of the Solar System, 5) Study of the Stars, 6) Study of Galaxies, 7) Cosmology, and 8) Life in the Universe.
		From observational astronomy, we move on to the History of astronomy where we investigate the events that lead to the development of astronomy the way we see today.
	www2.hawaii.edu /~shufenc/Main/sylabus.html (782 words)

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		The revised charge of our committee is to advise on the strategic situation of observational astronomy in Israel in the context of the proposal for participation in GranTeCan and to examine possible alternative ways of obtaining access to large optical/infrared telescopes for Israeli astronomers.
		First, Israeli astronomy is substantially under-funded by international standards, (a factor of at least 2 by any index compared to the situation in comparable developed countries).
		Observational astronomy needs the most sophisticated of equipment and has frequently driven the development of new technologies.
	wise-obs.tau.ac.il /astro-depart/astronomy_report_short.doc (854 words)

	Astronomy Education Review
		In particular, astronomy club members with at least some college-level astronomy education score substantially higher on the assessment (mean score: 85) than do college undergraduates after taking their first astronomy course (mean score: 47).
		The Collaboration for Astronomy Education Research (CAER) developed the ADT 2 to be administered to college students at the start and end of an introductory astronomy course (Zeilik 2003).
		For programs that support amateur astronomy outreach and for teachers and other community educators who rely on amateur astronomers to be equipped to provide accurate information, a quick assessment would be to ask how long the amateur astronomer has been an astronomy club member and if he or she has taken any astronomy-related college courses.
	aer.noao.edu /AERArticle.php?issue=7&section=6&article=1 (5138 words)

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		Many people imagine observational astronomy involves climbing a rickety ladder in the cold night air and peering through an eyepiece attached to a telescope the size of a naval vessel looming above to view an image of a galaxy.
		Many telescopes in modern astronomy also do not fit the commonly held perception, and consist of vast fields of radio telescopes tens of miles across, large arrays of crystal detectors in orbit, or even a large laser powered Michelson interferometer for detecting gravity waves.
		This project will be an observational study designed by the individual student and is the single largest component for the grade, counting for 25% of the total grade.
	www.astronomy.pomona.edu /astro101/Astro101.syllabus.2005.doc (1721 words)

	Observational astronomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Observational astronomy is a division of astronomy concerned with getting data, in contrast with theoretical astrophysics which is mainly concerned with finding out the visional implications of physical models.
		:Astronomy is the science that studies the material universe beyond the Earth's athmosphere.
		It uses material from the Wiktionary page "Astronomy".
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Observational_astronomy.html (121 words)

	Physics 380: Observational Astronomy
		Binocular Astronomy – After all, binoculars are just two small telescopes strapped together.
		You will also be required to do observations using the equipment at the observatory.
		If you know in advance you will be gone on a day when it is due, it must be turned in before you go.
	www.cord.edu /faculty/seifert/physics380 (729 words)

	Astronomy - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
		Astronomy is the scientific study of the universe through direct observations of celestial bodies as well as with the underlying physics of these objects (the latter is often called "Astrophysics").
		Wikisource, an archive of public domain literature, has a series of tables of astronomical events.
		Remember that the Astronomy Wikibook is not a macropedia.
	en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Astronomy (258 words)

	Astronomy&Astrophysics
		The Astronomy Group has 9 faculty, 5 research associates, 15-20 graduate students, and 40 undergraduate majors at any one time.
		This NSF-funded center, operated jointly by the astronomy group and NSCL (the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory), supports research work by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
		We offer impressive research opportunities in observational and theoretical astrophysics, and in nuclear astrophysics.
	www.pa.msu.edu /astro (179 words)

	Observational Astronomy
		Unlike optical observations, radio observations can be made through clouds and during the daytime.
		Thus, most observations for this course will be made at scheduled times during the day (this differs from what the Schedule of Classes says).
		For those interested in learning more about how observations at l=90 degrees constrain the circular velocity of the LSR, one of the most careful studies is Knapp, Tremaine, and Gunn 1978, Astronomical Journal, 83, 1585.
	www.physics.rutgers.edu /~pryor/ph343/ph343home.html (791 words)

	The Universe on a Desktop: Observational Astronomy Simulations in the Instructional Laboratory
		Though the value of hands-on learning has long been recognized by educators, it is difficult to design laboratories in astronomy classes that present realistic astrophysical techniques to undergraduate students.
		Unlike most other sciences, astronomy is largely observational, not experimental, and making useful observations involves expensive equipment over time scales incovenient for pedagogy.
		In recent years, however, astronomy has gone almost completely digital, and the advent of large on-line databases and fast personal computers has made it possible to realistically simulate the experience of research astrophysics in the laboratory.
	www.atnf.csiro.au /pasa/17_2/marschall/paper (266 words)

	Faculty Positions in Observational Astronomy-UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Department of Astronomy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for one or more faculty positions at any level in observational/instrumental astronomy.
		Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in astronomy, physics, or a related field as well as a strong research record and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
		Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a resume, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Astronomy Observer Search, Dept. of Astronomy, LGRT-B619E, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9305.
	www.aas.org /jobreg/backissues/2001/november/no12200.html (177 words)

	PSIgate - Physical Sciences Information Gateway: Search/Browse Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Observational programmes are conducted using front-line international facilities at major observatories abroad, or by utilising satellites such as the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) and the Hubble Space Telescope.
		The 30-m California Extremely Large Telescope (CELT) for astronomy at visible and infrared wavelengths is a project of the University of California and the California Institute of Technology.
		Its activities include: provision of a national public astronomy service; provision of a national astronomy education service; astronomical research; and assisting in the preservation of New Zealand's astronomical heritage.
	www.psigate.ac.uk /roads/cgi-bin/psibrowse.pl?toplevel=astronomy&limit=0&subject=522 (1787 words)

	Advanced Observational Astronomy
		(iii) Consider optical CCD observations of the core of a Galactic globular cluster.
		Explain what is the best method (aperture photometry or profile fitting) to extract photometric information from the images taken.
		Explain why a chopping secondary mirror is necessary for observations at these wavelengths and why a combination of chopping and nodding the telescope is often used.
	www.astro.livjm.ac.uk /courses/exams/phys362_0501.html (1026 words)

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