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Astro-laboratory
Astro Lab
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:01
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.
Resources
Lecture Notes
div. sources
Literature
additional literature will be distributed during lectures
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course | Astro Lab |
|
4 h weekly |