ASTR 402 - Galactic and Interstellar Astrophysics

Institution:

Ohio University-Main Campus

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

Prereq: ASTR 305 & MATH 340 & 440. Structure and evolution of the Milky Way galaxy and the interstellar medium. Stellar populations and orbits of stars in the galaxy; galactic dynamics, evolution of the galactic disk and star clusters. Physics of the interstellar gas, absorption and emission processes, HI and HII regions, molecular clouds. Hydrodynamic instabilities, star formation; supernova explosions and shock waves.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ohio.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 593-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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