Module Objective: To provide students with an overview of observational astrophysics.
Module Content: Magnitude brightness scale, optical telescopes, introduction to radio, IR, UV, X-ray astronomy, Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, stellar spectra & classification, variable and binary stars.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Perform simple numerical calculations covering a wide range of astronomical topics, inluding magnitude brightness scale, radio, IR, UV and X-ray astronomy.
- Explain the theory of star formation, stellar atmospheres and stellar structure.
- Apply stellar structure theory to white dwarfs and neutron stars.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform astronomical observations and gather astronomical data.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Formal Written Examination 80 marks; Continuous Assessment 20 marks (10 assignments, 2 marks each).