PRACTICAL ASTROPHYSICS
Course required for Degree Diploma in Astrophysics.
Group: Astrophysics,
Semester: V (2+2), VI (2+2)

INTRODUCTION.
The Place and the Role of Observational Data in Finding the Scientific Truth.
Specifics of Collecting Astronomical Data. Fundamental Elements in Collecting Astronomical Data Process.

CARRIERS OF INFORMATIONS.
Properties of Information Carriers in Astronomy. Photons. Matter. Neutrinos. Gravitational Waves.

COLLECTORS.
Optical Telescopes. Optical Elements of Telescopes, Properties and Disadvantages. Optical Diagrams of Telescopes: Refractors, Reflectors, Catadioptric Systems. Mountings of Optical Telescopes. Gamma-Telescopes and Roentgen Telescopes. Ultraviolet Telescopes. Specifics in the Construction of Objectives. Infrared Telescopes. Specifics in the Construction of Objectives. Radio Telescopes. Radio Interferometers. Aperture Synthesis. Neutrino Telescopes. Cosmic Rays Telescopes.

ANALYZATORS.
Optical Filters. Broad-band Filters. Interference Filters. Interference-Polarisation Filters. Spectral Tools. Optical Prisms. Optical Grating. Fourier Spectrometer. Atomic Resonant Spectrometer. Optical Heterodyne.

RECEIVERS.
The Eye. Photographic Emulsion. Photoelement. Photomultiplier. TV Camera. CCD Camera. Proportional Counters. Scintillation Detectors. Microchannel Plate.

ATMOSPHERIC OBSTACLES.
Absorption. Scintillations. Speckle Interferometry.

METHODS FOR COMBATING THE ATMOSPHERIC OBSTACLES.
Active and Adaptive Optics.

EXERCISES.
Preparation for Photometric Observation of Variable Stars.
Preparation for Polarimetric Observation of Stars.
Preparation for Observation of Solar Spectrum with CCD Camera.
Determination of mU-mB to mB-mV Dependence and Colour Temperature of Stars Determination.
Polarymetric Observation of Stars.
Observation of Solar Spectrum with CCD Camera, Processing of Photographed Spectrum and Determination of Spectral Line Equivalent Width.

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