INTRODUCTION TO ASTROPHYSICS
or
Applying Physics and Mathematics to Understanding the Universe
Fall 2011
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. PDF of slides shown during lecture
2. Cover sheet, constants, and equations for Final Exam
3. Final Exam is in Hearst Gym : Room 242 : 12:30--3:30 pm
4. Q+A Review Session Tuesday 12/6 : 12:30--2:00 pm
5. NOTES (3 pages) ON SUPERSTARS: THEY ARE STABLE! (also practice problems for the Final Exam)
Syllabus
Readings
Problem Sets
Companion website to required text:
Foundations of Astrophysics by Ryden & Peterson
Companion website to recommended (not required) text:
Modern Astrophysics by Carroll & Ostlie, 2nd Edition