Astronomy: Stars & Galaxies
Winter 2006
Although there won't be a
lot of mathematical calculations in this course, some high-school level math
will be used. This primer in intended to refresh your memory, and to introduce
you to the units used in the course. When in doubt, check this web page. It is
a quick way to be sure you are doing things correctly.
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes: These are
currently in 2 formats: PowerPoint (ppt) files and HTML versions of the
PowerPoint files (ppt-htm).
The ppt files are copies
of the ones I show in class, with the color background removed and some of the
text/formulas altered in color for easier printing. These files can be BIG if
there are lots of figures/animations, so don't try to download them with a slow
connection. If you do this on a UC computer, be sure to delete the file when
you are done, and not clutter up the hard drive.
The ppt-htm versions will
probably load faster, but may require you to print them one page at a time. Let
me know if you have problems with either file format.
Use these in a manner
that best suits your needs/abilities. Many students like to bring hard copies
to class & annotate them during the lectures. You might try printing 4
pages to a sheet to save paper, although that cuts down on room for jotting
your own notes.
WARNING: these notes can be quite terse, so
it is highly inadvisable to assume that coming to lecture is not needed! I
strongly recommend against relying only on the notes. You will do much better on the
exams if you come to class AND read the notes (and the textbook).
Homework
#1 – Due Friday Jan. 13 doc pdf
Homework
#2 – Due Friday Jan. 20 doc pdf
Homework
#3 – Due Wed. Jan. 25 doc pdf
EXAM
RULES pdf
Exam
1 Review Sheet - REVISED pdf
Homework #4- Due Mon. Feb. 6 doc pdf
8-Stellar Evolution (Mature Stars) ppt ppt-htm
Homework
#5 – Due Mon. Feb. 13 doc pdf
10-Relativity & Black Holes ppt ppt-htm
Exam
2 Review Sheet pdf
Exam
2 Review Sheet – with pictures pdf
11- The Milky Way Galaxy ppt ppt-htm
12 – Other Galaxies ppt ppt-htm
Homework
#6 – Due Wed. March 1 doc pdf
13 – Active Galaxies ppt ppt-htm
Homework
#7 – Due Wed. March 8 doc pdf
Homework
#7 answers pdf
14 – Cosmology – I ppt ppt-htm updated
3/3/06
15 – Cosmology – II ppt ppt-htm
16 – Cosmology – III ppt ppt-htm
Exam
3 Review Sheet pdf