Lecturer: Aleks Scholz
Institution: St. Andrews
Hours Equivalent Credit: 15
Assessment:  mock observing proposal as homework

Course Summary

The course includes 5 lectures on the basics of professional observations, given by observatory director Dr. Aleks Scholz.  This will be complemented by 5 lectures on specialised observing techniques. 

Students will be offered an exclusive tour of the James Gregory Telescope in St Andrews, on a voluntary basisWe will also have observing sessions using telescopes in St Andrews that students can join remotely

Introduction video