Basics of Observational Astronomy

Title - Basics of Observational Astronomy
Date - 10th Dec 2019
Venue - P2 hall, Department of Physics, Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune, India
Introducer - Simran Joharle*
Lecturer - Bhavesh Rajpoot**
Video shot by - Sanskar Vashishtha*
Shot on Moto X4

Basics of Observational Astronomy was the first lecture of the 3-day Observational Astronomy Session at Astro Club, Department of Physics, Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune, India. The session's aim was to provide basic knowledge and experience in Observational Astronomy, Visual Observation of Meteor Showers and Telescope Handling.
The topics included in this Chalk-Talk were: -
1. Definitions and basic difference between Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
2. Types of Astronomy
3. Basic Co-ordinate Systems
4. Celestial Sphere and associated Terminology
5. Horizontal and Equitorial System
6. Equinox and Solstice
7. Apparent and Absolute Magnitude
8. Introduction to Stellarium

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*S.Y.B.Sc, Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune, India
**T.Y.B.Sc Physics, Department of Physics, Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune, India