Observational Astrophysics II

About this programme

The course simulates the entire life-span of all astrophysical observations, from proposal writing to publication. You will travel to Onsala to observe star-forming regions in the Milky Way at radio frequencies, and operate the 2.5 meter Nordic Optical Telescope on La Palma, Spain. Both are professional telescopes, actively used for research, and you will learn how to design and execute your own observations. You may observe a range of astrophysical objects including stars, galaxies, nebulae, supernova remnants, etc. After having obtained your own data you will reduce and analyze them, deriving various physical properties of the objects you observed. The course is mainly given during daytime, but one trip to Onsala (Kungsbacka Municipality, situated in Halland County on Sweden’s west coast) involves spending nights at the observatory. Also, the operation of the NOT telescope involves working nights from Stockholm. The course comprises of some introductory lectures, but the large majority of the classroom time is devoted to hands-on operation of the telescopes. No standard published course literature; various hand-outs and guides will be provided duing the course. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students