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AST103 Astronomy 2: The Milky Way University Elective Unit

AST103 Astronomy 2: The Milky Way University Elective Unit Explore our Galaxy and beyond! Introduction to Astronomy Light, gravitation, telescopes … Stars and Stellar Evolution Our Sun and the nature of stars Neutron stars & black holes

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AST103 Astronomy 2: The Milky Way University Elective Unit

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  1. AST103 Astronomy 2: The Milky Way University Elective Unit Explore our Galaxy and beyond! • Introduction to Astronomy • Light, gravitation, telescopes … • Stars and Stellar Evolution • Our Sun and the nature of stars • Neutron stars & black holes Two galaxies merging through their mutual gravitational attraction: How do stars and galaxies form? • Galaxies and Cosmology • Quasars, active galaxies … • Origin and evolution of the Universe, the Big Bang • Extraterrestrial life?

  2. A young, open cluster of stars NGC 6823 Topics Ideal for study by anyone with an enquiring, scientific mind! • Stars and Stellar Evolution • Our Sun, Nature of Stars, Birth and Death of Stars • Einstein & Astronomy: Neutron Stars & Black Holes • Galaxies and Cosmology • Our Galaxy, Galaxies, Quasars, Active Galaxies, Gamma-Ray Bursters, Cosmology, Dark Matter & Dark Energy, Exploring the Early Universe, The Search for Extraterrestrial Life

  3. Exciting “Universe” Textbook with Extensive e-Resources Fully up-to-date text book “Universe” with CD-ROM and On-Line Support (2005) http://www.whfreeman.com/universe7e/

  4. Universal Questions • How can the structure of the whole • Universe be studied? • Cosmology • What is the Big Bang? • How large and how old is the Universe? • How were chemical elements created? • What is the ultimate fate of the Universe? • What is the cosmic microwave background? On-Line Animations and VideosInto the Heart of a Type II Supernova • Galaxies • How are galaxies structured? • When did they form? How do they evolve? • Is our own Milky Way galaxy typical? • Are there massive black holes at the centre of all galaxies? • What are quasars and active galaxies?

  5. Topical and Newsworthy The media will be reporting on the latest news • Supernovae • What triggered this event in a nearby galaxy? • Why are supernova so important? • Massive Black Holes • Is there a black hole in this galactic centre? • How can we find out? • Star Birth and Life • How are new stars born within nebulae? • Could life evolve there as well?

  6. On-line Tests with immediate results • Practice • multiple attempts • large question bank • Assessment 1 • 4 short MCQ tests • 50% contribution • 40% overall to pass Cassini-Huygens spacecraft reached Saturn (July 2004) Huygens landing on Titan (January 2005) 

  7. CLEA Experiment 1 Stellar Spectra How can we learn about stars from their spectra? • Virtual Instrumements • record observations • analyse results • Assessment • test based on worksheet • 50% x 1/3 contribution • 40% overall to pass Contemporary Experiences in Astronomy Classification of Stellar Spectra

  8. CLEA Experiments 2 & 3 Day time computer-based observations of stars and galaxies • Virtual Telescope • find the distance to a star cluster • determine the age of the universe • use your own “observations” Photoelectric Photometry of the Pleiades Contemporary Experiences in Astronomy Hubble Redshift • Assessment • test based on worksheet • 50% x 2/3 contribution • 40% overall to pass

  9. Clanfield Observatory http://www.hantsastro.org.uk/ 24 inch reflecting telescope See the night sky for real! • Hampshire Astronomical Group • Tour, demonstrations, talks … • … and observations 5 inch refractor • Two or more visits per semester • free of charge • regardless of weather! • Solar System and deep sky • wide range of telescopes & equipment • solar observing

  10. South Downs Planetarium http://www.southdowns.org.uk/ See the night sky in any weather! • Educational Value • helps understanding • lively presentations • highlights topical events 10 metre dome 100 seat star theatre Largest planetarium in the South • One visit per semester • free of charge • free transport • regardless of weather!

  11. Interactive Classes See the night sky in any weather! • Educational Value • helps understanding • lively presentations • highlights topical events individual handset “Ask the Audience” anonymous answers • One visit per semester • free of charge • free transport • regardless of weather!

  12. Where is dark matter in galaxies like the Sombrero? Further Information Astronomy 2: The Milky Way marco.bruni@port.ac.uk Mercantile House, Floor 7 http://www.whfreeman.com/universe7e/ • Follow-On Units • Level 3 unit AST304Stars, Black Holes and Cosmology • Level 2 Astrobiology (2005/6) What is at the heart of the Crab nebula?

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