Geodätische Astronomie

What it is about

The module conveys fundamentals of astronomical observation and their significance for geodesy. You will learn to identify celestial objects, apply astronomical measuring instruments (e.g., sextant, zenithal camera, telescope), and perform basic astrometric reductions and distance determinations in the cosmos. In the end you will also understand the goals and working principles of astrometric satellite missions such as Hipparcos and Gaia.

What you will be able to do

• Recognize and classify celestial objects
• Overview of planetary systems, the Milky Way, and the cosmos
• Understand methods for distance determination in space
• Understand the function and application of sextant, telescope, and zenith camera
• Perform basic astrometric reductions
• Understand the significance and functioning of astrometric satellite missions

What the module consists of

• VorlesungTransmission of astronomical fundamentals, instrument knowledge and measurement methods
• Praktische BeobachtungAstronomical observations with the department's telescope to apply what was learned
• Demonstrationen (Matlab)Visualization and practice of reductions and data processing

Teaching method

• Vorlesung mit DiskussionExplanation of concepts and in-depth examples
• Matlab-DemonstrationenPractical illustration of reductions and data analysis
• Anschauungsbeispiele und Teleskop-BeobachtungenDirect application of instruments and observation techniques