Astronomy 16: Stars and Gas in the Milky Way
Catalog Number: 8813
Douglas Finkbeiner
Half course (spring term). Tu., Th., 2:30-4:00 EXAM GROUP: 16, 17
Introduction to the astronomical principles underlying the behavior of our
Galaxy and its components. Basic physical concepts will be applied to orbits,
the solar system, stellar spectra, stellar evolution, supernovae, black
holes, interstellar gas and Galactic structure. Involves a significant
observational component: the Knowles Telescope at the Science Center will be
used to study binary stars and asteroids, while the CfA millimeter
telescope will be used to measure the mass of the Milky Way.
Prerequisite: Physics 15a, may be taken concurrently.
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