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Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics (MVAstro0, MVSpec)
winter term 2024/2025
Lecturer: Jordan S, Pössel M
21 participants
Lecturer: Jordan S, Pössel M
21 participants
The lecture is equivalent to the bachelor module parts WPAstro.1+2 during the winter and summer terms but requires a slightly higher level of basic physical knowledge.
Nevertheless also motivated 3rd semester BSc students are welcome to participate.
This lecture is organised as a block course with 2 parts from Sep. 23rd - Oct. 11th, 2024.
Certificates are only given for active participation in the exercises (meaning also being present at all exercises) and passing the written examination.
Homework should/can be done in groups of 2(3)
Bachelor students
You can choose:
WPAstro.1,2:
- 8CP with marks (lab course needed for complete module)
- The written examination will be graded
- Marks count for the full 10CP including the lab course
MVAstro0:
- 8CP, no marks as a master module in the ‘Wahlbereich’
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Master students (MVAstro0)
- 8CP, no marks - only passed
- Can be used as part of MVMod (specialisation in Astrophysics)
- Can be used as an option: just 8CP
PhD (including IMPRS)
Active participation in exercises is strongly recommended, and a successful written exam for certificate
More info on the rules for studying astronomy in Heidelberg: https://www.zah.uni-heidelberg.de/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/Miscellaneous/Studyplan_Astro_English.pdf
Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Stefan Jordan, Dr. Markus Pössel
Lecture Introduction to Astronomy (V, block)
Time: daily 9:30 - 13:00, 23.09. - 11.10.2024 (1 free day on October 3)
Location: gHS (großer Hörsaal at Phil.12, 2nd floor)
Exercises to Introduction to Astronomy
Time: daily 14:30 - 16:00 (group 1), 16:00-17:30 (group 2)
Location: kHS (kleiner Hörsaal , at Phil.12, 2nd floor)
Exercises are planned for:
Monday, Sep 23, Wednesday, Sep 27, Friday, Sep 29, Wednesday, October 4 (for part I)
Friday, Oct 6, Monday, Oct 9, Wednesday, Oct 11, Friday, Oct 13 (for part II)
Content
23.9. Introduction/Fundamentals of Astronomy: Jordan
24.9. Fundamentals 2: Jordan
25.9. Sun and Planetary System 1: Jordan
26.9. Sun an Planetary System 2: Jordan
27.9. Telescopes and Instruments: Jordan
30.9. Radiation and stars: Jordan
1.10. Stellar evolution: Jordan
2.10. Introduction; Expanding Universes 1: Pössel
4.10. Expanding Universes 2; Big Bang Phase: Pössel
7.10. Structure Formation; Basic Galaxy Properties: Pössel
8.10. Galaxy Spectra; Stellar Motion in Galaxies 1: Pössel
9.10. Stellar Motions in Galaxies 2; Star Formation in Galaxies; The Milky Way: Pössel
10.10. Central Black Holes; Active Galaxies; Gravitational Lensing: Pössel
11.10. Galaxy Groups and Clusters; Milky Way Archaeology; Galaxy Evolution: Pössel
4.10. Expanding Universes 2; Big Bang Phase: Pössel
7.10. Structure Formation; Basic Galaxy Properties: Pössel
8.10. Galaxy Spectra; Stellar Motion in Galaxies 1: Pössel
9.10. Stellar Motions in Galaxies 2; Star Formation in Galaxies; The Milky Way: Pössel
10.10. Central Black Holes; Active Galaxies; Gravitational Lensing: Pössel
11.10. Galaxy Groups and Clusters; Milky Way Archaeology; Galaxy Evolution: Pössel
TBD: Written exam
Practice groups
- Group Group 1
11 participants
Phil 12 nHS, Mon 14:30 - 16:00Tue 14:30 - 16:00 - Group Group 2
10 participants
Phil 12 nHS, Mon 16:00 - 17:30Tue 16:00 - 17:30