Astronomy Picture of the Day: Spitzer's M101
July 24, 2008
Class News (Last Updated: Monday, May 12):
- The Final Exam Solutions have
been posted at the bottom of the Electronic
Handouts page.
- The Final Course
Gradebook was uploaded on
Monday, May 12 .
(Last Updated: Monday, May 12)
Astrophysics is the science of physics applied to astronomical situtations. Since the time of Galileo, our physics has informed understanding of astronomical situations, but in the last century, astronomy has also informed our understanding of fundamental physics. This course will cover: introductory celestial mechanics (Newton's Gravity), the interaction of light and matter, telescopes and detectors, stellar properties and models for stellar interiors, stellar evolution, and possibly the Milky Way galaxy.