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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. 21 - Oct. 9, 2026.
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. Kees Dullemond, Dr. Markus Pössel
Lecture Introduction to Astronomy (V, block)
Time: daily 9:30 - 13:00, 21.09. - 9.10.2026 (1 free day on October 7)
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: Hörsaal Albert-Ueberle-Str. 7
Content
21.09. Course introduction, Nearby Universe, Radiation and stars (Dullemond)
22.09. Radiation and stars, Observations (Dullemond)
23.09. Stellar atmospheres, Stellar structure pt. 1 (Dullemond)
24.09. Stellar structure pt. 2 (Dullemond)
25.09. Compact objects: white dwars, neutron stars, black holes (Dullemond)
28.09. Compact objects ctd., Interstellar medium (Dullemond)
29.09. Star formation, planet formation (Dullemond)
30.09. Our expanding universe (Pössel)
01.10. Our expanding universe, The Big Bang Phase (Pössel)
02.10. The Big Bang Phase, Structure Formation (Pössel)
05.10. Galaxy basics, Star Formation and chemical evolution (Pössel)
06.10. Stellar motion and Gas Motion, The Milky Way galaxy (Pössel)
08.10. Central regions and central black holes, AGN, Gravitational lensing (Pössel)
09.10. Galaxy environments, Milky Way Archaeology, Galaxy evolution (Pössel)
TBD: Written exam