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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Astrophysics
PHYS2171(3)
3
0
3

Description
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.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF SCIENCE Department of Physics
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: RAINA FERHANA HOSSENBUX
Telephone: 4037400
Email: r.hossenbux@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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