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2011 / 2012Graduate Schools of Arts & SciencesCourses

Introduction to Astrophysics

GRS AS 701

Credits:
4
Offered:
either sem.

Introduction to astronomical and astrophysical nomenclature and concepts. Coordinate systems, celestial orbits, radiation, stars, stellar structure, stellar evolution, clusters of stars, galactic components, galactic structure, galaxy types, active galaxies, cosmology.

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