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Network – TU Delft Space Institute

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TU Delft Space Institute. TU Delft Space Institute. STO2: Balloon ride to the edge of space. Formation flying with nanosatellites. Resistojet: a tiny thruster. Orbits and Mission Design. Nanotech for THz Space Sensors. Heterodyne Detectors and Receivers. Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences. Spaceborne Micro-Electronics and MEMS. Civil Engineering and Geosciences. Global Navigation Satellite Systems. Mechanical Maritime and Materials Engineering. Robotic Networks in Space.

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Career | Astronomy and Instrumentation

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There are not many graduates who have advanced expertise on astronomical instrumentation. The broad scope of the Astronomy and Instrumentation programme provides students with a MSc level training highly sought after by employers, not only in astronomical instrumentation, but also in other areas of high-tech instrumentation development. Graduates can easily apply their knowledge and skills to neighbouring areas of science and technology including instrumentation for environmental and medical appl...

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How to apply | Astronomy and Instrumentation

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Application and admission procedure. You should submit your application through the Leiden University’s Online Application System. Please read the instructions carefully before applying. There is an administration charge of 100 for processing applications, except for a few exceptional cases. For students starting in September). For students starting in February). Students who do not need a visa, residence permit or housing can generally observe a more generous deadline:. T: 31 (0)71 527 5839. February 23...

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Why in Leiden? | Astronomy and Instrumentation

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Leiden Observatory is one of the few places in the world that offers a programme with a special focus on astronomical instrumentation;. Students get unique hands-on lab experience. And immediately participate in cutting-edge instrument projects for ESO (VLT, E-ELT) and ESA (JWST, Euclid);. Are taught by scientists and researchers of international fame;. Training is in small teaching groups, which ensures close interaction between students and research staff;. At nearby institutes and high-tech companies;.

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Programme | Astronomy and Instrumentation

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Structure of the programme. The Astronomy and Instrumentation programme. Consists of two parts: advanced courses in general astronomy and instrumentation, as well as two research projects. All courses are taught in English. The structure of the programme (with a total study load of 120 EC) is as follows:. Minor Research Project in Astronomy (Year 1). Major Research Project in Instrumentation (Year 2). Measure what can be measured, and make measurable what cannot be measured. Galileo Galilei.

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Proposed projects | Astronomy and Instrumentation

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Quantitative spectroscopy with the iSPEX smartphone add-on. Supervisor: dr. Frans Snik. Integration of polarimetry with the vAPP coronograph. Supervisor: dr. Frans Snik and Gilles Otten, MSc. Design of a truly achromatic liquid crystal polarization modulator. For more information, please contact the supervisor by e-mail. Supervisor: dr. Frans Snik. Measurement of slit polarization and comparison with theory. Supervisor: Prof. dr. Christoph Keller. Optimal corograph design for exoplanet characterization.

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Facilities | Astronomy and Instrumentation

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Astronomers at Leiden Observatory have access to the most advanced observational facilities in the world, including the William Herschel Telescope (WHT) and the Isaac Newton Telescope (INT), the Hubble Space Telescope, ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope, ALMA, XMM-Newton, Chandra, and others. Researchers have also access to the fastest supercomputers through the Netherlands National Computing Facilities Foundation. In the Sackler Laboratory for Astrophysics.

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Astronomy Ambassador Network | Astronomy and Instrumentation

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Would you like to talk to someone who knows the ins and outs of the master’s programme? Who knows how to get around in Leiden and can tell you more about entering the job market after graduation? Then contact one of our Astronomy Ambassadors and feel free to ask anything you would like to know about studying at Leiden University. Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy. National Observatory in Rio de Janeiro. National Observatory in Rio de Janeiro. Pontificia Catolica Universidad de Chile.