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103-0627-00L 4 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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Astro-laboratory

Astro Lab

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Beat Bürki
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:40

Abstract

Knowledge of up-to-date astro-geodetic methods for the determination of the direction of the local plumb line in terms of astronomical latitude and longitude.

Objective

Knowledge of the astro-geodetic methods for the determination of the direction of the local plumb line in terms of astronomical latitude and longitude.

Content

Earth- and space fixed coordinate systems and their changes in time, basic astronomic calculation procedures, time scales,, time keeping, transformations, star catalogues, computation of precise apparent places, relevant methods for the determination of latitude/longitude, CCD technique and astrometry, application of deflections of the vertical as regards the geoid determination.

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Literature

additional literature will be distributed during lectures

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Astro Lab
  • By Appointment None-None
4 h weekly

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