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. 22 - Oct. 19th, 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, 22.09. - 10.10.2024 (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: Neuer Hörsaal (at Phil.12)
Content
22.9. Introduction/Fundamentals of Astronomy: Jordan
23.9. Fundamentals 2: Jordan
24.9. Sun and Planetary System 1: Jordan
25.9. Sun an Planetary System 2: Jordan
26.9. Telescopes and Instruments: Jordan
29.9. Radiation and stars: Jordan
30.9. Stellar evolution: Jordan
1.10. Introduction; Expanding Universes 1: Pössel
2.10. Expanding Universes 2; Big Bang Phase: Pössel
6.10. Structure Formation; Basic Galaxy Properties: Pössel
7.10. Galaxy Spectra; Stellar Motion in Galaxies 1: Pössel
8.10. Stellar Motions in Galaxies 2; Star Formation in Galaxies; The Milky Way: Pössel
9.10. Central Black Holes; Active Galaxies; Gravitational Lensing: Pössel
10.10. Galaxy Groups and Clusters; Milky Way Archaeology; Galaxy Evolution: Pössel
TBD: Written exam |
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