| Introduction to astronomy: astronomical objects and their distributions in the Universe. Stellar observational data (magnitude systems, HR diagram, binary stars, stellar distances and masses). Stellar interiors (Hydrostatic equilibrium, temperature and pressure inside stars, the Sun, energy transport and nucleosynthesis inside stars). Stellar populations. Formation and evolution of stars. Determination of age of star clusters. The end-states of stars (degenerate stars)
Overview of galactic astronomy, extra-galactic astronomy and cosmological concepts.
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Administrative assistant: RAINA FERHANA HOSSENBUX
Telephone: 4037400
Email: r.hossenbux@uom.ac.mu |
