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Structure of the galaxy, star formation, interstellar clouds and dust, star clusters, neutron stars and black holes, the galactic center. For nonscience majors who seek to follow 120 with a more detailed course.
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The planets and their moons, the sun, comets, asteroids. For nonscience majors who seek to follow 120 with a more detailed course.
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The modern scientific perspective on the question of life elsewhere in the universe. The prospects for life on Mars. The discovery of extrasolar planets and the search for extrasolar biospheres.
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Acquaints students with modern ideas about the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe. Emphasizes fundamental principles and underlying concepts.
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Introduction to the wide range of telescopes used to gather astronomical data and the techniques used to reduce the data. Of relevance to any field that uses extensive data or image analysis. 3 lectures, 1 computer lab.
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Use of introductory physics (mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics) to cover astrophysical topics starting with the solar system and ending with the large-scale structure of the universe and cosmology. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 135-1,2,3 or equivalent.
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Geometric optics applied to design of optical and X-ray telescopes; diffraction and the Airy disk; radio and optical interferometry and aperture synthesis; adaptive optics; recent developments in detector technology; quantum and thermal noise in astronomy. Independent research projects using the CCD camera and 18-inch refractor in Dearborn Observatory. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: 220.
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Physics of stellar interiors, stellar atmospheres, and star formation. Specific topics include simple stellar models, nuclear energy generation, overview of evolutionary phases, white dwarfs, neutron stars, interstellar gas and dust grains, gravitational collapse. Prerequisite: 220.
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Big bang cosmology, thermal history of the universe, primordial nucleosynthesis, microwave background, dark matter, large-scale structure, galaxy formation, spiral and elliptical galaxies, groups and clusters of galaxies. Prerequisite: 220.
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Stellar structure and evolution: nucleosynthesis, supernova phenomena, white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 339-3. Limited to students enrolled in ISP or with consent of the physics department.
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