University of Heidelberg

Lecture: Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics I+II (MVAstro0); WS 2009/2010

The lecture is equivalent to the module parts WPAstro.1+2 during the winter and summer term

Stefan Jordan, Ralf Klessen

Type: Lecture Univ. of Heidelberg, Block Course
Time:14.9. - 2.10. daily 10-13 (at the beginning of the first lecture, Monday, September 14, 10 st., we will discuss about alternative lecture times)
Location: Seminar Room 1, Albert-Uebele-Str. 3-5 (or small lecture room in Philosphenweg 12 if decided after first lecture)

14.09: Introduction/Fundamentals of Astronomy: Jordan
15.09: Fundamentals 2: Jordan
16.09: Telescopes and Instruments: Jordan
17.09: Sun and Planetary System 1: Jordan
18.09: Sun an Planetary System 2: Jordan
21.09: Radiation: Jordan
22.09: Stars: Jordan
23.09: Stellar evolution: Jordan
24.09: Stellar Dynamics: Klessen
25.09: The Milky Way: Klessen
28.09: Galaxies 1: Klessen
29.09: Galaxies 2: Klessen
30.09: Cosmology 1: Klessen
01:10: Cosmology 2: Klessen
02.10: Evolution of the Universe: Klessen


    Script (password restricted):
-> Script WS08/09
After the lecture, the transperancies of this lecture will be published here.
Content (Sep. 14, 2009)
Introduction (Sep. 14, 2009)
Fundamentals (Sep. 14-15, 2009)
Telescopes/Instruments (Sep. 15.-17., 2009)
Sun, Solar System, Extrasolar Planets (Sep. 17.-18-18, 2009)
Radiation Transfer, Stars, Stellar Structure, Stellar Evolution. (Sep. 21.-23., 2009)
Milky Way Part A (Sep. 24, 2009)
Milky Way Part B (Sep. 25, 2009)
Milky Way Part C (Sep. 28, 2009)
Milky Way Part D, Galaxies Part A (Sep. 29, 2009)
Galaxies Part B (Sep. 30, 2009)
Galaxies Part C, Cosmology A (Oct. 1, 2009)
Cosmology B (Oct. 2, 2009)

Mathematica course (german only) -  Tables -  Graphics -  Vector fields
Gnuplot manual:  (pdf) -  (online) -  (Examples)

Exercises to Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics I+II


Time: on selected days in the afternoon at 15:00-16.30 (possible changes are made at beginning of the first lecture)
Location: Seminar Room 1, Albert-Uebele-Str. 3-5 or CIP Pool.
Next Exercise on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 15.00 in the Seminar Room 1 in the faculty building.

(Responsible for contents: Stefan Jordan)
Contact: A. Just
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