FOTO: Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 · 6 - 7 PM
In-Person
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Physics : 401
UMBC Observatory Student Worker Gwyn Ellis will be presenting on the signal-to-noise ratio. During the talk, Gwyn will highlight:
- What is SNR in photometry?
- Why do we care?
- Sources of noise
- General equation
- How to find using DS9
- Brief walkthrough of code
As with all FOTO presentations, the talk will run 30-40 minutes with 10-20 minutes each for questions and feedback.