Lecture: Introduction to Astronomy (MVAstro0); WS 2023/24
The lecture is equivalent to the bachelor module parts WPAstro.1+2 during the
winter and summer term but requires a higher level of basic physical knowledge.
Nevertheless also motivated 3rd semester BSc students are welcome to participate.
This lecture is organized as a block course with 2 parts in the time Sep. 25th - Oct. 13th, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Jordan, Prof. Dr. Andreas Just
Lecture Introduction to Astronomy (V, block)
Time: daily 9:30 - 13:00, 25.9. - 13.10.Location: gHS (großer Hörsaal at Phil.12, 1st floor)
Registration and Material
The number of participants is RESTRICTED! Please register (for the exercises you need to register in one of the exercise groups anyway) here.
Please find slides and other material (password restricted) here.
Content
25.9. Introduction/Fundamentals of Astronomy: Jordan26.9. Fundamentals 2: Jordan
27.9. Sun and Planetary System 1: Jordan
28.9. Sun an Planetary System 2: Jordan
29.9. Telescopes and Instruments: Jordan
2.10. Radiation and stars: Jordan
4.10. Stellar evolution: Jordan
5.10. Milky Way 1: Just
6.10. Milky Way 2: Just
9.10. Stellardynamics: Just
10.10. Normal galaxies: Just
11.10. Active galaxies, galaxy distribution and global evolution: Just
12.10. Cosmology: Just
13.10. Big Bang and world models: Just
Written exam: Fri, 20. Oct. 2023, 14:00 - 16:00, nHS (Neuer Hörsaal, Philosophenweg)
Exercises to Introduction to Astronomy
Time: daily 14:30 - 17:30, split in an early and a late group, 25.9. - 13.10.Location: kHS (kleiner Hörsaal, Phil. 12, 2nd floor)
Exercises will be not every day (see Übungsgruppensystem).
The time slots may be shifted to earlier times (e.g. starting at 14:00) dependent on the requirements of the participants.
Examinations
-> Rules for certificates (CPs)Astro. lab course in WS23/24
The next astrolab course for completing the Bachelor module WPAstro will take place on 19.2. - 1.3.24 (you may choose one of the 2 weeks). Please register as soon as possible at the registration page.(Responsible for contents: Andreas Just)
Contact: A. Just
