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PHY3306 Solar and Stellar Astronomy

Units : 1
School or Department : School of Mathematics, Physics & Computing
Grading basis : Graded
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Requisites

Pre-requisite: PHY1104 and PHY1911

Overview

This course forms a mandatory coursework component for the Bachelor of Science (Astronomical and Space Sciences). The course provides an in-depth examination of stellar astrophysics, including an overview of solar physics.

This course introduces stellar astronomy and astrophysics. Topics covered in this course include Binary Systems and Stellar Parameters, The Classification of Stellar Spectra, Stellar Atmospheres. The Interiors of Stars, The Sun, The Process of Star Formation, Post-Main-Sequence Stellar Evolution, Stellar Pulsation, Supernovae, The Degenerate Remnants of Stars, Black Holes, and Close Binary Star Systems. Additional topics develop scientific skills through the use of assignments.

Course offers

精东传媒app period Mode Campus
Semester 1, 2023 Online
Date printed 9 February 2024