Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
BASIC ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY KNOWLEDGE BSİ225 3. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Elective
Mode of delivery
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Goals The aim of this course is to enable students to gain ability of taking photographs of celestial objects, Stacking taken photos, processing with special softwares and to learn of principles of fundamentals of astrophotography.
Course Content Everything about Light; Introduction to Astrophotography; Basic Astronomy Knowledge for Astrophotography; Sort Of Astrophotography; Astrophotography - Equipments, Preperation for taking astrophotograph; Astrophotography Process-1 (Milkyway, moon, sun); Astrophotography Process-1 (planets); Astrophotography Process-1 (Deep Space Objects); Post Processing of astrophotographs.
Learning Outcomes 1) Applies different knowledge to the field of civil defense and firefighting with multidisciplinary perspective.
2) Gains skills in basic communication (speaking, listening, writing, reading) and effective communication.
3) Continuous improvement of professional knowledge and skills and to gain awareness of following innovations.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Everything about Light Lecture

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2. Week Introduction to Astrophotography Lecture; Question Answer

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3. Week Basic Astronomy Knowledge for Astrophotography Lecture

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4. Week Sort Of Astrophotography Lecture

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5. Week Astrophotography - Equipment-1 Lecture

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6. Week Astrophotography - Equipment-2 Lecture

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7. Week Preperation for taking astrophotograph Lecture

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8. Week Midterm exam Question Answer

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9. Week Astrophotography Process-1 (Milkyway, moon, sun) Lecture; Question Answer

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10. Week Astrophotography Process-1 (planets) Lecture

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11. Week Astrophotography Process-1 (Deep Space Objects) Lecture

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12. Week Post Processing of astrophotographs Lecture; Question Answer

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13. Week Post Processing of astrophotographs Lecture

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14. Week Post Processing of astrophotographs Lecture; Question Answer

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15. Week Post Processing of astrophotographs Lecture; Question Answer

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16. Week Midterm exam Question Answer

 Homework

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Ashley, J. (2015), Astrophotography on the Go, Springer Science & Business Media
Cengiz, Ö. (2017), FotoAtlas - Astrofotoğrafçılık, Doğan Burda Dergi Yayıncılık
Cowington, M.A., (1999) Astrophotography for the Amateur, Cambridge University Press
Hawking, S., (!998), Zamanın Kısa Tarihi, Alfa Yayınları
Kitchin,C.R. (2013). Telescopes and Techniques, Springer-Verlag New York
Seedhouse, E. (2008). Tourists In Space: A Practical Guide, Praxis.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY23000
PY65000
PY144000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 5 1
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 5 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload