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Earth Science, 12e Beyond Our Solar System Chapter 22
Earth Science, 12e Beyond Our Solar System Chapter 22
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The Stellar Population. Last Time The most important property of a star is its mass More massive stars have stronger gravity, which increases pressure
The Stellar Population. Last Time The most important property of a star is its mass More massive stars have stronger gravity, which increases pressure
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The Magnitude Scale A measure of the apparent brightness Logarithmic scale Notation: 1 m.4 (smaller brighter) Originally six groupings –1 st magnitude
The Magnitude Scale A measure of the apparent brightness Logarithmic scale Notation: 1 m.4 (smaller brighter) Originally six groupings –1 st magnitude
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Slide 1 The Family of Stars Chapter 9. Slide 2 Part 1: measuring and classifying the stars What we can measure directly: – Surface temperature and color
Slide 1 The Family of Stars Chapter 9. Slide 2 Part 1: measuring and classifying the stars What we can measure directly: – Surface temperature and color
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Structure of the Universe Astronomy 315 Professor Lee Carkner Lecture 23
Structure of the Universe Astronomy 315 Professor Lee Carkner Lecture 23
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RR Lyraes RR Lyraes are variable stars, which means their apparent brightness as seen from Earth varies. Their intrinsic brightness is around 0.75 and
RR Lyraes RR Lyraes are variable stars, which means their apparent brightness as seen from Earth varies. Their intrinsic brightness is around 0.75 and
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Question of the Day Question: Describe the Doppler Effect. Answer: ……… Turn In: -p. 534 CYU #3-7, 9 -Expansion of Space Turn In: -p. 534 CYU #3-7, 9 -Expansion
Question of the Day Question: Describe the Doppler Effect. Answer: ……… Turn In: -p. 534 CYU #3-7, 9 -Expansion of Space Turn In: -p. 534 CYU #3-7, 9 -Expansion
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THE EXTRAGALACTIC DISTANCE SCALE
THE EXTRAGALACTIC DISTANCE SCALE
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Planetary Nebulae beyond the Milky Way – historical overview M. J. Barlow Dept. of Physics & Astronomy University College London
Planetary Nebulae beyond the Milky Way – historical overview M. J. Barlow Dept. of Physics & Astronomy University College London
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Our Place in the Universe: Sizing up the Heavens Reading: Marshak, Ch. 1
Our Place in the Universe: Sizing up the Heavens Reading: Marshak, Ch. 1
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Astronomical Study: A Multi-Perspective Approach
Astronomical Study: A Multi-Perspective Approach
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The measurement of q 0 If objects are observed at large distances of known brightness (standard candles), we can measure the amount of deceleration since
The measurement of q 0 If objects are observed at large distances of known brightness (standard candles), we can measure the amount of deceleration since
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