Welcome to the Bachelor course for Astronomical Observing Techniques (AOT)!
This course consists of a lecture series given by prof. dr. Huub Rottgering at Leiden Observatory in the Spring of 2019, accompanied by a series of exercise classes. This course will give students an introduction to the observational approaches and instruments of modern astronomy. The course is split into two parts:
- The theoretical background. This includes Fourier transforms, radiation, the Earth's atmosphere, and optics.
- The observational techniques. This includes optical and radio telescopes, detectors, spectrographs, and adaptive optics.
On this webpage you can find all necessary information about the course: recommended literature, course slides and exercises, and contact information for the lecturer and assistants. If there are any questions related to this website or this course, please email the assistants.
These pages will be updated throughout the course, so students are expected to stop by regularly.