390 likes | 502 Views
Astronomy 102/112:. Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Professor R. Somerville. Fall 2001. Course Goals. Contents of the Universe Basic physics of gravity, matter, energy and light Telescopes Our Sun and other stars Our Galaxy and other galaxies
E N D
Astronomy 102/112: Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Professor R. Somerville Fall 2001
Course Goals • Contents of the Universe • Basic physics of gravity, matter, energy and light • Telescopes • Our Sun and other stars • Our Galaxy and other galaxies • The Big Bang and dark matter
Course Requirements • two midterms (25 percent each) • final exam (25 percent) • lab or discussion, homework and in-class assignments (25 percent) • ‘make up’ paper possible • attend lecture, think, and ask questions! • minimal math
Some Useful Information… • Office: 821 Dennison • Email: rachel@astro.lsa.umich.edu • Homepage: http://www.astro.lsa.umich.edu/~rachel/ • Course webpage (syllabus): http://www.astro.lsa.umich.edu/~rachel/astro112.html
Jupiter Io Europa Ganymede Callisto
Nebulae Ring Nebula Horsehead Nebula Orion Nebula
Our Galaxy Globular Cluster
The Virgo Cluster M87 giant elliptical galaxy