Notions of the history of Astronomy; reference systems and th e measurement of time in Astronomy. Physics of Gravitation: 2-body problem. Binary Stars an d 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
A. Freedman, W. Kaufmann III:
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Learning Objectives
Knowledge acquired:
Detailed knowledge of th 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)
Website:
Type of Assessment
Oral exam
Course program
Notions of the history of Astronomy; reference systems and th e measurement of time in Astronomy. Physics of Gravitation: 2-body problem. Binary Stars an d 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