"Astrophysics 'seeks to ascertain the nature of the heavenly bodies, rather than their positions or motions in space–what they are, rather than where they are.'"
Study of the behavior and properties of celestial bodies and the universe as a whole.
Introduction to Astronomy: Introduction to astronomical observations and how they are carried out. Includes brief history of astronomy.
Gravity: Theory of gravitation, Kepler's laws of planetary motion, Newton's laws of motion and gravity, Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Stellar Evolution: Life cycle of stars, birth, evolution, and death of stars.
Galaxies: Types of galaxies, including spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies. Formation and evolution of galaxies.
Cosmology: The study of the universe, its origin, evolution, and eventual fate. Includes topics such as the Big Bang theory, dark matter, and dark energy.
Infrared and Radio Astronomy: Study of astronomical objects using infrared and radio waves. Topics include Infrared observations and radio interferometry.
Celestial Mechanics: The study of the motion of bodies in space, including the orbit of planets, moons, and asteroids.
Astrophysical Objects: Overview of astronomical objects such as quasars, black holes, pulsars, and other astronomical objects.
Planetary Science: Formation of planets, exoplanets, and planetary systems. Exploration of planets using spacecraft.
Astrophysical Techniques: Techniques used in astrophysics such as spectroscopy, photometry, and cosmological simulations.
Astrobiology: The study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. Includes topics such as the search for extraterrestrial life.
"Among the subjects studied are the Sun (solar physics), other stars, galaxies, extrasolar planets, the interstellar medium, and the cosmic microwave background."
"Astrophysicists apply concepts and methods from many disciplines of physics, including classical mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, and atomic and molecular physics."
"Properties examined include luminosity, density, temperature, and chemical composition."
"Some areas of study for astrophysicists include their attempts to determine the properties of dark matter, dark energy, black holes, and other celestial bodies; and the origin and ultimate fate of the universe."
"In practice, modern astronomical research often involves a substantial amount of work in the realms of theoretical and observational physics."
"Topics also studied by theoretical astrophysicists include Solar System formation and evolution; stellar dynamics and evolution; galaxy formation and evolution; magnetohydrodynamics; large-scale structure of matter in the universe; origin of cosmic rays; general relativity, special relativity, quantum and physical cosmology, including string cosmology and astroparticle physics."
"Among the subjects studied are the Sun (solar physics), other stars, galaxies, extrasolar planets, the interstellar medium, and the cosmic microwave background."
"Emissions from these objects are examined across all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum."
"Astrophysics 'seeks to ascertain the nature of the heavenly bodies, rather than their positions or motions in space–what they are, rather than where they are.'"
"Some areas of study for astrophysicists include their attempts to determine the properties of dark matter, dark energy, black holes, and other celestial bodies."
"Properties examined include luminosity, density, temperature, and chemical composition."
"Astrophysicists apply concepts and methods from many disciplines of physics, including classical mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, and atomic and molecular physics."
"Topics also studied by theoretical astrophysicists include Solar System formation and evolution; stellar dynamics and evolution; galaxy formation and evolution; magnetohydrodynamics; large-scale structure of matter in the universe; origin of cosmic rays; general relativity, special relativity, quantum and physical cosmology, including string cosmology and astroparticle physics."
"Emissions from these objects are examined across all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum."
"Because astrophysics is a very broad subject, astrophysicists apply concepts and methods from many disciplines of physics."
"Some areas of study for astrophysicists include their attempts to determine the properties of dark matter, dark energy, black holes, and other celestial bodies; and the origin and ultimate fate of the universe."
"In practice, modern astronomical research often involves a substantial amount of work in the realms of theoretical and observational physics."
"Astrophysics 'seeks to ascertain the nature of the heavenly bodies, rather than their positions or motions in space–what they are, rather than where they are.'"
"Topics also studied by theoretical astrophysicists include Solar System formation and evolution; stellar dynamics and evolution; galaxy formation and evolution; magnetohydrodynamics; large-scale structure of matter in the universe; origin of cosmic rays; general relativity, special relativity, quantum and physical cosmology, including string cosmology and astroparticle physics."