Multi-wavelength Astronomy

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Astronomy is about the observation and study of what exists beyond the Earth's atmosphere. Until the 20th century, that meant only the use optical telescopes, but starting with the discovery of cosmic radio waves in 1931, the rest of the electromagnetic spectrum has begun to be available to astronomers. This course is indispensable to students that want to pursue a career in astronomy or astrophysics or simply want to know more about objects and processes taking places outside our planet. The course covers all the different wavelengths now open to astronomy: radio, microwave, infrared, optical, X-ray, and gamma-ray, and their respective detection technologies and analysis methods. Emission mechanisms, sources, and primary science questions relevant to each observing band will also be addressed.