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ASTR 305 - Fundamentals of Astrophysics

Physical foundations of astronomical observation and theory. Time and coordinate systems, orbits, celestial mechanics, radiation mechanisms, and spectra. Telescopes and instrumentation. Introduction to the physical properties of stars, galaxies, and interstallar matter. Overview of cosmological distance measurements and the “hot big bang” model.

Prerequisites: PHYS 253 & MATH 263C
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts. Note: Effective Summer Quarter 2010-11 (June 2011) any non-repeatable course may be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.


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