Notions of the history of Astronomy; reference systems and the measurement of time in Astronomy.
Physics of Gravitation: 2-body
problem. Binary Stars and
extrasolar planets; n-body problem.
The Planets of the Solar System.
Comets and the Oort’s Cloud. The
equivalence principle.
Instrument and techniques of
Astronomy. Atmosphere effects.
Photometry
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Learning Objectives
Knowledge acquired:
D e t a i l e d knowledge o f t h e
kinematics and mechanics laws.
Competence acquired:
Ability of handling and solving
problems of Astronomy.
Skills acquired (at the end of the
course):
Use of the acquired competence in unknown contexts
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the laws of Physics,
and of the methods of Physics;
knowledge of Calculus.
Teaching Methods
CFU: 6
Total hours of the course (including the time spent in attending lectures, seminars, private study, examinations, etc...): 150
Contact hours for: Lectures (hours): 52
Further information
Office hours: On appointment (stanga@arcetri.astro.it)
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Type of Assessment
Oral exam
Course program
Notions of the history of Astronomy; reference systems and the measurement of time in Astronomy.
Physics of Gravitation: 2-body
problem. Binary Stars and
extrasolar planets; n-body problem.
The Planets of the Solar System.
Comets and the Oort’s Cloud. The
euqivalence principle.
Instrument and techniques of
Astronomy. Atmospherie effects.
Photometry