M-W 2:00-3:15 Faraday 144
Provides geneneral education credit.
You have the option of NOT purchasing the textbook. We will discuss in the first lecture.
This course covers the science of the stars and other heavenly bodies. We use our knowledge of physics, chemistry, and geology to understand planets, stars, galaxies,and the Universe itself. Planets and stars also serve as laboratories for conditions beyond human-built experiments and studying them increases understanding of sciences. Early studies of planetary motion lead to understanding of gravity and forces (physics and so in this course). Modern studies of planets concern geology and weather (and are not in this course). Studies of stars, the formation of galaxies and the universe depend on the properties of basic matter and forces (physics and so in this course). The details of the course are contained in the syllabus below.
The NIU Observatory is managed by Matt Wiesner (e-mail matthewwiesner@aol.com).
The NIU Night shk highlights 2013
Asteroid at Earth's Trojan point
Center of mass examples
Hotel Mauna Kea (parody) 1:07-1:40 3:30
SDSS publication with NIU students co-author
Asteriod passing close to Earth 2-15-2013
Algol System details
Video - Star Formation and Evolution
Video - Nebula and Star birth
Video - Sun --> Red Giant, planetary nebula, white dwarf
Cool star could host habitable planet
NASA - faster than light drives
NASA - faster than light drives
Golidliocks
planet - trailer for movie Battleship
asteriod passing by Earth 11/8/2011
asteriod passing by Earth and meteor in Russia 2/15/2013
asteriod spotting telescope?
M31(Andromeda) - M33(smaller spiral)
Galaxy Interactions video
video - What is the Universe expanding into?
Class 12 - Test 1 -
2/25/2013
SPRING BREAK
3/10 - 3/17
Class 21 - Test 2 - 4/3/2013
Class 28 - Test 3 -
4/29/2013
Final -
Monday 5/6/2013 2:00-2:50
