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	Astronomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Optical astronomy is the part of astronomy that uses optical components (mirrors, lenses, CCD detectors and photographic films) to observe light from near infrared to near ultraviolet wavelengths.
		Optical and radio astronomy can be performed with ground-based observatories, because the atmosphere is transparent at the wavelengths being detected.
		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.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Astronomy (1821 words)

	Optical astronomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In popular culture Optical astronomy encompasses a wide variety of observations via telescopes that are sensitive in the range of visible light.
		Scientists use the term optical astronomy to mean astronomy at infrared, visible and ultraviolet wavelengths (i.e.
		It includes imaging, where a picture of some sort is made of the object; photometry, where the amount of light coming from an object is measured, spectroscopy, where the distribution of that light with respect to its wavelength is measured, and polarimetry where the polarisation state of that light is measured.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Optical_astronomy (181 words)

	Neutrino Astronomy: Digital Optical Modules
		The guts of the new optical module, built around a chip whose final version would be called an "analogue transient waveform digitizer," would slice the photomultiplier's output pulse into sections of one to 10 nanoseconds each, then stamp a time signal on the resulting waveform.
		"Because we also had the standard optical fiber hook-ups on the string, it took us 15 or 20 minutes for each module, but in 12 hours the whole string was in place.
		Astronomy in this energetic new frontier calls for new ways of seeing.
	www.lbl.gov /Science-Articles/Archive/neutrino-dom.html (1634 words)

	Radio Astronomy
		Columbia University professors in both radio and optical astronomy will visit the class and explain how they utilize data from a specific region of the electromagnetic spectrum in their research.
		And, unlike optical telescopes that have limits on their size, radio telescopes can be linked together in arrays that span from 30 kilometers across up to the size of the Earth.
		This area of the electromagnetic (em) spectrum, known as the visible or optical region, is a very tiny part of the entire spectrum that also includes the radio, x-ray, and microwave regions.
	www.scienceteacherprogram.org /astronomy/rachel.html (1214 words)

	ASTRONOMY
		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.
		The Department of Astronomy offers graduate work in astronomy and astrophysics leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.
		AST 6910 - Supervised Research (1-5; max: 5) S/U. - Seminar in Modern Astronomy (1; max: 6) Recent developments in theoretical and observational astronomy and astrophysics.
	gradschool.rgp.ufl.edu /gradcat/1995-1996/dept14.html (1562 words)

	Optical SETI at Berkeley
		Optical SETI is the search for visible or infrared signals from extraterrestrial civilizations.
		There are two optical SETI programs at UC Berkeley; both searches are supported by The Seti Institute and The Planetary Society.
		Other optical SETI searches are in the works at Harvard, Lick Observatory and Columbus.
	seti.ssl.berkeley.edu /opticalseti (436 words)

	Partridge[1]
		Astronomy 101 is an introductory course designed to cover all aspects of astronomy.
		Astronomy 114 is a similar course on planetary science.
		Astronomy 112 is a course intended for nonscientists that focuses on cosmology;
	www.haverford.edu /physics-astro/Partridge/Partridge.html (588 words)

	Astronomy Departments
		Astronomy and Astrophysics in the Physics Department of Ohio University at Athens, Ohio.
		The object of the American Astronomical Society Division on Dynamical Astronomy is the advancement of all aspects of dynamical astronomy, including celestial mechanics, solar system dynamics, stellar dynamics, the dynamics of the interstellar medium and galactic dynamics, and coordination of such research with other branches of science.
		The Astronomy Group at Florida Tech is concerned primarily with observational and theoretical studies of white dwarf stars, both as single stars and as members of binary or multiple systems.
	www.cv.nrao.edu /fits/www/yp_dept.html (10323 words)

	MIT Astrophysics: Optical Astronomy
		MIT optical astronomers study galaxies, clusters of galaxies, quasars and intergalactic gas to investigate the amounts and distribution of both ordinary (baryonic) matter and dark matter in the universe.
		They are widely used to search for and study optical counterparts of X-ray and gamma-ray sources.
		Scott Burles uses bright, distant quasars as light sources for spectroscopic tomography of the intervening gas.
	web.mit.edu /physics/research/areasofresearch/astrophysics/optical_astronomy.html (312 words)

	The University of Texas at Austin - Department of Astronomy
		The Department of Astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin is located on the 15th floor of the Robert Lee Moore Building, at the southeast corner of Dean Keeton (26th Street) and Speedway Avenue.
		Details of the astronomical research work going on at the University of Texas at Austin can be found in the 2001-2002 Department of Astronomy Annual Report, available in our research section.
		In addition, there are strong programs in millimeter, submillimeter, infrared, radio, and space astronomy, as well as theoretical astrophysics.
	www.as.utexas.edu /astronomy/astronomy.html (202 words)

	AllRefer.com - optical double (Astronomy, General) - Encyclopedia
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	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/X/X-opticdoub.html (119 words)

	Optical and X-ray Astronomy
		The Optical and X-ray Astronomy group has a 1 metre telescope and extensive support facilities at the Canopus Hill Observatory approximately 12 km from Hobart.
		Current research in the group includes the study of gravitational microlensing events as part of the worldwide PLANET collaboration and the study of X-ray pulsars and black hole accretors.
		From time to time use is made of national facilities including the Anglo Australian Telscope and the 2.3 metre MSSSO telescope at Siding Spring Mountain.
	www.phys.utas.edu.au /physics/opttastr (93 words)

	Honeycomb structure could revolutionize optical astronomy - June 14, 2000
		Once in operation in 2004, the Large Binocular Telescope will be the world's most powerful for optical and infrared astronomy, Miller said.
		Honeycomb structure could revolutionize optical astronomy - June 14, 2000
		A team of UA scientists is making a pair of lightweight mirrors that will begin a new generation of optical telescopes.
	wildcat.arizona.edu /papers/93/152/01_5_m.html (427 words)

	Optical Engineer/Scientist - NATIONAL OPTICAL ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY
		Familiarity with optical-mechanical design, optical testing and alignment of large optics, optical coating and cleaning of telescope optics, wave front sensing and active/adaptive optics will be an important asset.
		The Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory is looking for a creative optical engineer/scientist to join our team of astronomers and engineers responsible for instrument development and support of telescope operations.
		About half of the time will be devoted to maintain and optimize the performance of existing systems: monitoring image quality and telescope alignment, supervising the coating and cleaning of optics, and environmental control.
	www.aas.org /jobreg/backissues/2001/july/no12046.html (341 words)

	Ohana
		The project was presented extensively during the 2002 SPIE conference Interferometry for Optical Astronomy II, held in Waikoloa, HI.
		"Optical Delay for OHANA", S.T. Ridgway, G.S. Perrin, J. Woillez, J. Guerin, O. Lai, Interferometry for Optical Astronomy II.
		Torii, K. Matsuda, K. Kubo, H. Iwashita, S. Suzuki, Interferometry for Optical Astronomy II.
	www.cfht.hawaii.edu /~lai/ohana.html (727 words)

	National Optical Astronomy Observatory
		NOAO is the national center for ground-based nighttime astronomy in the United States and is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Inc. under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation.
		If you would like information about solar astronomy, visit the National Solar Observatory.
		Program Announcement and Proposal Solicitation for the FY06 TSIP program
	www.noao.edu (176 words)

	National Optical Astronomy Observatories - Jobs, Corp Human Resources (HR) Recruiting Information: Vault
		National Optical Astronomy Observatories employee surveys are collected by Vault editors, Vault Gold Surveys provide detailed information on specific employers.
		Business Outlook: National Optical Astronomy Observatories is a non-profit organization, funded by the National Scienc...
		With employee surveys, company profiles, interviewing advice, message boards, job listings, career services and more, Vault is your complete resource to jobs, careers, interviews and human resources (HR) recruiting at National Optical Astronomy Observatories.
	www.vault.com /jobs-company/NationalOpticalAstronomyObservatories.html (184 words)

	MIT MKI Astronomy and Astrophysics Faculty
		Optical Astronomy; Astrophysics Division Head, Department of Physics; Director of Magellan Observatory at MIT
		Astronomy at MIT is pursued in four departments:
		MIT has also developed an interdepartmental program whereby faculty and students from different disciplines can work together and utilize diverse facilities, laboratories, and engineering support.
	space.mit.edu /faculty.html (56 words)

	Postdoctoral Research Associate - NATIONAL OPTICAL ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORIES
		Postdoctoral Research Associate - NATIONAL OPTICAL ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORIES
		We invite applications from observational astronomers interested in developing their career in a growing research environment with staff working on a wide range of topics including observational cosmology, stellar populations, star formation and evolution, development of adaptive optics, optical and infrared instrumentation.
		The Blanco telescope will complement Gemini with wide-field imaging and spectroscopy, while the SOAR telescope will be equipped with a complementary suite of narrow-field, high-resolution, optical and infrared instruments.
	www.aas.org /jobreg/backissues/2001/may/no11981.html (404 words)

	Director, NOAO Gemini Science Center - THE NAITONAL OPTICAL ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY
		The National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) seeks an astronomer with accomplishments in research and research leadership to head its new NOAO Gemini Science Center (NGSC).
		National Optical Astronomy Observatory offers an excellent benefit package, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and an extremely attractive work environment.
		Director, NOAO Gemini Science Center - THE NAITONAL OPTICAL ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY
	www.aas.org /jobreg/backissues/2002/june/no12693.html (399 words)

	Astronomy
		Optical astronomy refers to the techniques used to detect and analyze light in and slightly around the wavelengths than can be detected with the eyes (about 400 - 800 nm).
		Optical and radio astronomy can be performed with ground-based observatories, because the atmosphere is transparent at those wavelengths.
		Astronomy is one of the few sciences where amateurs still play an active role, especially in the discovery and monitoring of transient phenomena.
	www.informsearch.com /wikipedia/a/as/astronomy.html (399 words)

	Optical Astronomy
		Recently, my optical astronomy has involved using a Synta Sky-Watcher 6 inch f/8 refractor (150mm aperture with a 1200mm focal length) mounted on a Meade DS-16 German Equatorial pier mount.
		My previous optical astronomy has involved using the Meade DS-16 Newtonian Reflector on its German Equatorial pier mount.
		The refractor tube balanced nicely as shown in the picture due to the declination tangent arm being mounted backwards where it is easily reachable for manual adjustment!
	www.physics.mq.edu.au /~dalew/index_optical.html (462 words)

	Astronomy Review - Optical Telescopes
		What important debate in astronomy was settled by Hubble in the late 1920's?
		How large are the largest optical telescopes in use today?
		Around what year were telescopes first used in astronomy?
	www.olemiss.edu /courses/astr103/Topics-Introduction/Telescopes-R.html (319 words)

	:::Astro Optical Supplies::: astronomy and optical books & software listing
		In the tradition of the popular Dummies series, NASA astronomer Steve Maran introduces astronomy in simple, approachable language.
		After reading Astronomy for Dummies, you'll appreciate what you&...
		Heifetz and Tirions popular book A Walk Through the Heavens now has a southern companion.
	www.astro-optical.com.au /listbksf.php?minnum=0&maxnum=5&sort=name (162 words)

	Brooke's Astronomy page
		I'm putting this information on the astronomy page becasue the Two Line Elements are exactly the same as those used for visual satellite observation.
		American Astronomical Society - is the major professional organization for astronomers and other scientists and individuals interested in astronomy.
		Heliostat as an equatorially mounted optical flat mirror that directs light along the polar axis either upward or downward.
	www.pacificsites.com /~brooke/Astro.shtml (5621 words)

	Radio Astronomy is Different
		Radioastronomy differs from optical astronomy on two main counts:
		Radio Astronomy: How It Differs From Optical Astronomy
		To match the precision (or rather the resolution) of their optical counterparts, radio telescopes need to span a much larger diameter.
	archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu /Cyberia/Bima/differs.html (275 words)

	National Optical Astronomy Observatories (NOAO)
		A group of optical observatories run by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy under contract to the U. National Science Foundation.
		Encyclopedia of Astrobiology, Astronomy and Spaceflight home page
		Formed in 1984, with headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, NOAO has responsibility for four sites: the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, the Gemini Observatory, Kitt Peak National Observatory, and the National Solar Observatory.
	www.daviddarling.info /encyclopedia/N/NOAO.html (130 words)

	Astronomy 322: Non-Optical Astronomy, Haverford College
		Below are links to web pages for various editions of Astronomy 322: Non-Optical Astronomy at Haverford College.
		Spring 2003: Astronomy 322 (taught by B. Partridge and F. Crawford)
		Fall 2004: Astronomy 322 (taught by B. Partridge)
	www.haverford.edu /physics-astro/course_materials/astr322b/astr322.html (36 words)

	Computing and Telescopes at the Frontiers of Optical Astronomy
		SPIE, Interferometry for Optical Astronomy II, W.A. Traub, ed., vol.
		Computing and Telescopes at the Frontiers of Optical Astronomy
		"Computing and Telescopes at the Frontiers of Optical Astronomy," Computing in Science and Engineering, vol. 05, no. 6, pp.
	csdl2.computer.org /persagen/DLAbsToc.jsp?resourcePath=/dl/mags/cs/&toc=comp/mags/cs/2003/06/c6toc.xml&DOI=10.1109/MCISE.2003.1238703 (467 words)

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