ASTR 403 /803 - Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy

Institution:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Description:

Lec 3. Prereq: ASTR 204 and PHYS 213, and permission. Introduction to the techniques for determining constituents and dynamics of our galaxy, including interstellar matter and theories of spiral arm formation. Extragalactic topics include basic characteristics of galaxies, active galaxies, quasars, evolution, and the cosmological distance scale.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unl.edu/

Phone Number:

(402) 472-7211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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