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Teaching
Observational Astrophysics, for graduate students (Spring 2016/2017/2018)
Introduction
Astrophysical information and effect of atmosphere
Celestial coordinates and time
Optical observational instruments
Photometry
Imaging
Spectroscopy
Polarization measuring
Infrared observations
UV observations
X-ray and Gamma-ray observations
Radio astronomy
Cosmic-ray, neutrino and gravitational wave
Observational Cosmology: From the Solar System to the Distant Universe (general education course for undergraduates, Fall 2017/2018)
Introduction of the Course
Scales of the Universe
Seasons and the Sky
Origin of Astronomy
Light and Radiation
Sun and the World of Stars
Star Physics: Birth, Life and Remnants
Our Galaxy: Milky Way
The World of Galaxies
The Distant Universe
Special Lecture (1): Introduction to Observational Astrophysics
Special Lecture (2): The Early Universe and Epoch of Reionization
Special Lecture (3): Gamma Ray Bursts and Gravitational Wave Astronomy
Special Lecture (4): Protoplanetary disks: witnessing the birth of planets
Special Lecture (5): Exoplanets and Extraterrestrial Life
Students Presentations and Discussion