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ASTB01: Introduction to astrophysics, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Reaching out to the stars Credit: ESO/B. Tafreshi (twanight.org)

Contents

After the course you will be able to ...

describe the night sky and its motion
account for the Sun and the planetary system
account for the properties and evolution of the stars
account for the space between the stars
account for the Milky Way and other galaxies
account for theories of the origin and development of the Universe
carry out calculations of distances to planets, stars, and galaxies
apply the acquired knowledge in problem-solving

have obtained training in ...

performing independent exercises with associated written laboratiry reports
use of computer networks and astronomical databases
use of smaller telescopesfor observation of objects in the night sky

General information

Semester: autumn
Study period: 1
Level: bachelor
Language: English
Form of teaching: Lectures, problem-based learning sessions, and self-study
Assessment: written examination
Grading scale: U-G-VG
Course plan: in English, in Swedish

Course literature

Fundamental Astronomy, 6th edition (2017), Karttunen, Kröger, Oja, Poutanen, and Donner, Springer-Verlag (ISBN 978-3-662-53044-3, or for eBook ISBN 978-3-662-53045-0)

Course responsible

Thomas Bensby, thomas.bensby@fysik.lu.se

Schedule

The schedule for the next instance of the course can be found here

Introductory Meetings

Information about the compulsory introductory meetings can be found on fysik.lu.se..

Application

Through antagning.se