PHYS 205 - Deep Space Astronomy

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Lewis & Clark College

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Snodgrass Content: Introduction to cosmology. Cosmological models throughout history. Interplay between observations and basic principles: looking out in space and back in time. Development of modern cosmology from Newton through Einstein, including the theories of special and general relativity. Properties of light and gravitation, stars, stellar evolution, black holes, galaxies, and the large-scale structure of the universe. Present-day observations and models: Hubble space telescope, big bang, microwave background radiation, and cosmological red shift. In-depth discussion of the standard (Einstein-DeSitter) model. The ultimate fate of the universe. For majors and nonmajors. Prerequisites: Physics 105, 110, 141 or 151, or consent of instructor. Prior introductory physics or astronomy. Comfort with mathematics at the level of elementary functions is requested. Taught: Alternate years, 4 semester credits.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.lclark.edu/

Phone Number:

(503) 768-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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