Readings from the major figures. Continuation of ASTR 260 beyond the solar system. Study of the sun as a star, of stars and stellar evolution, of stellar systems and nebulae, of galactic structure, of galaxies, and a survey of cosmology. An introduction to astrophysics. An in-depth physical study of selected astrophysical environments.
Emphasis is on dynamics and emission processes.
Laboratory on statistical methods and data analysis. The student participates in an on-going observational research project within the department. Projects may be in optical, radio, or x-ray astronomy. May be repeated for credit. Structure, dynamics, composition, and evolution of galaxies.