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This course introduces students to the fundamental aspects of the history, philosophy, and science of the astronomical universe. It will provide students an opportunity to learn and appreciate the world of Astronomy and how it relates to their other studies, their careers and their lives as citizens and professionals. Students will discover the phenomena of our solar system and beyond - planets and moons, asteroids and meteors, stars and black holes, constellations and galaxies and several other phenomena

title "Introductory Astronomy for Undergraduates" 2024 by Santhosh Mathew
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Introductory Astronomy for Undergraduates

CHAPTER 1 - Ancient Astronomy

CHAPTER 3 - Gravity

Gravity

Your W eight and Age on other Planets

CHAPTER 4 - Light, Energy and Atoms

Light, Energy and Atoms

Introduction to electromagnetic waves

The electromagnetic spectrum

The Structure of the Atom

CHAPTER 5 - Telescopes

Telescopes

How Telescopes Work (https://cnx.org/contents/LnN76Opl@13.86:fFRziOzt@3/Telescopes)

CHAPTER 6 - Solar System,Planets and Exoplanets

Solar System,Planets and Exoplanets

CHAPTER 7 - The Earth and Moon

The Earth and Moon

Moon

CHAPTER 8 - Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids

Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids

Structural Zones of the Sun

Surface Features of the Sun[1]

How Sun Shines?[1]

Solar and Lunar Eclipses

Lunar Eclipse

CHAPTER 10 - Birth of Stars

Birth of Stars

CHAPTER 11 - Death of Stars

Death of an "Ordinary" Star

Death of a Massive Star

CHAPTER 14 - Cosmology

Cosmology[4]

CHAPTER 15 - Appendix I

Introductory Astronomy for Undergraduates

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Santhosh Mathew

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Subject:: Applied Science
Level:: Community College / Lower Division
Material Type:: Textbook

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