Observational Astrophysics Workshop
A Hands-On Data Driven Astrophysics Workshop
27th, 28th August
Registrations open
Play with Astronomical Data! Join this hands-on workshop and get a complete guide to the basics of Observational Astrophysics! You will learn to process data, categorize Astronomical objects, and learn important software skills required in data-driven applications.
Topics:
- Fundamentals of Multi-Messenger Astronomy
- Coordinate Systems and Luminosity
- Studying Distant Stars
- Measuring Cosmic Distances
- Using the EM Spectrum to observe the Universe
- Observational tools and techniques
- Python basics, Visualizing FITS images, and more!
Build a Radio Telescope
Grade/Level: Intermediate-Advanced (Ideal for 11th/12th std students as well as undergraduates)
3rd, 4th September
Registrations open
Build a radio telescope! A 2-day experience of Radio Astronomy filled with discussions and hands-on activities. Assemble a radio telescope and learn the fundamentals of instrumentation, observational Astrophysics and RF electronics.
Topics:
- Fundamentals of Multi-Messenger Astronomy
- Sources of Radio
- Processes in the universe producing radio waves
- Instrumentation basics and observational techniques
