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Astronomy 103 George Mason
University This site is from
the Department of Physics and Astronomy at George Mason University in
Fairfax, VA. provides an introductory college-level course in astronomy
offered in a traditional lecture mode. Astronomy 103 is an introduction to
astronomy; covering Earth-Sky relationships, an overview of the Solar
System, the Sun, the stars, our Galaxy, other galaxies, the large-scale
structure of the Universe, and cosmology. Although you will not be able to
access the full course online, there are complete course notes and links
to related web sites available.
Astronomy 121
Astronomy 121
is a course taught by Prof. Jim Schombert at the University of Oregon. This course covers The Formation and
Evolution of the Universe. This tutorial is meant to gain an understanding
of the basic science that underlies Astronomy. To explore the properties
of the objects that make up our Solar System. To achieve an understanding
of how the evolution of other planets has an impact on how we make choices
to manage our environment. A very thorough tutorial although much more
information is provided in the actual class lectures. The course contains
images, diagrams, and definitions all the way through the tutorial. Links
to other relevant web sites and further reading are provided.
Astronomy 122 Second course from
Prof. Jim Schombert at U of O. Astronomy 122 is a course on The Birth and Death of
Stars. This tutorial studies the birth, evolution and death of stars in
the Milky Way galaxy, with a particular emphasis on the underlying science
behind stellar and galactic evolution, the observational aspect to
astronomy and our knowledge of how the Universe operates on the stellar
scale. Site includes study guides, diagrams, and images. Links to related
web sites also provided.
Astronomy 123 The third in
series of Astronomy courses taught by Prof. Jim Schombert at the U of O.
This course discusses Galaxies and the Expanding Universe. This tutorial
provides an understanding of Cosmology and the Stellar Evolution of Stars.
Links to additional resources are offered.
Astronomy 150 Astronomy 150 The Planets is a course taught by Prof. Toby
Smith at the University of Washington. The course provides a Survey of the
planets of the solar system, with emphases on recent space exploration of
the planets and on the comparative evolution of the Earth and the other
planets. Tutorials discuss Gravity, Impact Cratering, Surface Dating,
Roche Limit, Kepler's Laws, Planetary Vocabulary, Rock Dating, & Tidal
Heating. Also includes images, references, web materials and several links
to related information.
Astronomy 161 Course offered by Prof. Mike Guidry of the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
at the University of Tennessee. Astronomy 161 is a wide-ranging tutorial
on the Solar System. This tutorial presents an understanding of the
Universe with respect to it size, temporal duration, the kinds of events
that take place in it, and the kinds of objects that it contains. some of
the topics presented include, A sense of time and scale in the Universe,
Precursors to Modern Astronomy, An overview of the Sky and Planets, The
Development of Modern Astronomy, Timekeeping and the Celestial Sphere, and
thorough discussions on Earth and it's moon, The Planets, Comets, Meteors,
and Asteroids. The tutorials include diagrams, images and references for
further study.
Astronomy 162 Second
course offered by Prof. Mike Guidry of the University of Tennessee.
Astronomy 162 is based on a series of lectures on Stars, Galaxies,
and Cosmology. These lectures provide an introduction in to the nature and
science of stellar evolution and the evolution of our Universe. Some of
the topics are, Properties of Light, The Interaction of Light and Matter,
Telescopes and Detectors, Energy Production in Stars, Stellar Distances
and Motion, Multiple Star Systems, and Issues in Cosmology. The class
includes numerous images, diagrams, and supplementary information
throughout the tutorial. Relevant links are proved for further reading.
Astronomy HyperText Textbooks University of Oregon A collection
of tutorials on Astronomy & Physics from the University of Oregon in
Eugene, OR. Some examples of the Astronomy topics are, Cosmology and the
Origin of Life, Solar System Geology, Properties of Galaxies, and
Planetary Motion along with other planetary Topics. The Physics topics are
a JAVA Physics Lab, Alternative Energy Class, and Steve Kevan's Physics
Class 251.
Basics of Radio Astronomy (NASA) PDF Web
site from NASA provides an online introduction to understanding the
science of Radio Astronomy. It presents a series of tutorials in PDF files
that you can download and print. Site provides many diagrams, and images
to compliment the tutorial, as well as links to related resources.
CalTech Astronomy This web site from Caltech Level 5 provides an online knowledgebase for
Extragalactic Astronomy & Cosmology. This is accomplished by the use of
hyperlinked document that provides multiple paths to information,
presented on many levels of complexity. The site is cross linked to the
NED Basic Data Frames and, NASA's Abstract Data Service. The tutorials
embrace many areas of Astronomy and Physics and vary in their degree of
complexity. The sources are from essays, recent research articles,
detailed treatises, and extensive reviews. The site provides access to
numerous Astronomical Catalogs & Atlases, astronomy tools, Formularies,
and a Glossary. An exceptionally comprehensive site.
Caltech Theater The Caltech Theater provides streaming video of
many of the programs that were available to the Caltech community from
1999 to the present. Three categories include: Science & Technology,
Campus Life, and Society & Culture. You need RealPlayer on your computer
to view the videos.
Cosmology Key
Terms Cosmology Glossary compiled by
Dr. John Hawley Univ. of Virginia. Also his course Introduction to
Cosmology.
Drake Equation Dr. Frank Drake
conceived an approach to focus on the factors involved in estimating the
number of technological civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. The
Drake Equation, as it has become known, was first presented by Drake in
1961 and identifies specific requirements thought to play a role in the
development of such civilizations.
Electronic
Universe Created by Dr. Greg Bothun of the University of
Oregon. Provides access to various
Astronomy & Physics courses available online from the U of O. Also
available are links to articles on Space Science, Earth Science, Our
Environment, JavaLab which is a collection of Java based Physics applets,
a link to Pine Mountain Observatory. Links are available to related
resources.
Fine Structure Constant Dr.
James G. Gilson. A lecture on
Fine Structure Constant by Dr. James G. Gilson, Professor, Emeritus Staff
School of Mathematics at Queen Mary College, London, UK. The question of
how to calculate the numerical value of the Fine Structure Constant from
theory was one of the most outstandingly difficult problems in
mathematical physics for the greater part of the 20th century. Substantial
progress with this fundamental problem is outlined on this web page from
Dr. Gilson.
Hyperphysics Web site
developed by Carl R. Nave, Department
of Physics and Astronomy, Georgia State University. Provides an online
Physics tutorial. Explore physics concepts through a series of
segments of "cards", providing links to major concept maps for the various
divisions of physics. Text, images, drawings, JavaScript calculators, and
a huge database of links complete the guide. A CD-ROM of the tutorial is
also available.
ISAW Dept of Physics Bridgewater College Web site
developed by Prof. Richard Bowman Dept. of Physics, at Bridgewater
College, Bridgewater, VA. The information and tutorials are primarily
designed for HS and College level. An extensive range of Astronomy and
Physics topics are covered. Images, diagrams and visualizations enhance
the lessons. Links to related resources and additional web sites are
provided throughout the site.
JPL Events JPL/NASA Web site provides an archive of JPL lectures
presented by various scientists & astronomers discussing space program's
missions, and instruments and technology. Requires RealPlayer to view the
webcasts.
Look Up
Tonight Web site offered by the Orange County Astronomers which
features an archive of OCA's programs broadcast on local cable companies
hosted and produced by OCA member Liam Kennedy. Some topics available are
; "Atmospheres and Oceans of the Terrestrial Planets", "Magnificent Mars"
(Ken Croswell), "Cassini-Huygens probe", Venus 2004 Transit and many
other educational and informative shows. You can view the shows using
Windows Media. Most of the presentations are 30 minutes in length. Also
available from the OCA web site is "What's Up Online", which features
monthly star charts and constellations presented in text with images and
diagrams illustrated by OCA member and artist
Chris Butler.
Martindale's Calculators
On-Line On-Line scientific
calculators from A-Z. Physics & astrophysics, Chemistry, Engineering,
Electrical & Computer engineering calculators. The web site lists 17,430
calculators, very useful. Very large databases.
Mathematics Virtual Library Florida State University A
collection of Mathematics related resources. Very extensive web site
providing access to many of the latest advanced mathematical tools used in
Physics, Astronomy and other disciplines. Links provided for additional
study.
MIT Open
Course Web site from MIT providing a
summary of Open Courses and Open Course Resources available on the
Internet. These courses do not originate from MIT but rather are a
collection of web sites provided as an aid to assist those seeking
relevant courses and resources.
Nick Strobel's Astronomy Notes Professor
Nick Strobel is from Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA. His course in
Astronomy is very inclusive. This web site developed from lectures given
by Prof. Strobel in his classes at Bakersfield College.
The Nucleus
The Nucleus website is designed for physics and astronomy undergrads.
There are all sorts of resources for research, learning, textbook reviews.
Topics: Astronomy, Classical Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Fluid
Mechanics, General Physics, Modern Physics, Optics, Oscillations & Waves,
Quantum Physics, Scholarships, Summer Research, and discussion forums for
talking with fellow students.
Orbital Mechanics
Web page compiled and edited by
Robert A. Braeunig from his Rocket & Space Technology web site. Topics:
Orbital Elements, Types of Orbits, Newton's Laws of motion and
gravitation, Uniform Circular Motion, Motions of Planets & Satellites,
Launch of a Space Vehicle, Position in an Elliptical Orbit, Orbit
Perturbations, Orbit Maneuvers, & Escape Velocity.
Physics Demonstrations
Online From St Mary's
University Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dept of Astronomy & Physics. Tutorials,
and interactive tools demonstrating, Acceleration, Collisions, Friction,
Gravitation, Linear Inertia, Torques, and additional physics theories and
laws. Links for Fluid Mechanics, Optics, Thermodynamics, and supplementary
topics.
Planetary Orbits by Prof. Richard L. Bowman Web site
developed by Prof. Richard Bowman Dept. of Physics, at Bridgewater
College, Bridgewater, VA. This site provides a treatise on Interactive
Investigation Of The Shapes Of Planetary Orbits. He uses JavaScript and
HTML to create a Planetary Orbit Simulation, and a Kepler's Law
Calculator. He includes a Planetary Orbit Exercise to help students
explore the Three Laws of Planetary Orbits. Additional relevant links and
resources are offered.
Radio Astronomy Tutorial Web site from
Haystack Observatory in Worchester, MA. Very thorough online guide
covering all the aspects of Radio Astronomy. Includes a glossary and
related web site links.
Space Physics Textbook Online Web site from
the Space Physics Group at the University of Oulu located in Linnanmaa,
Finland. Provides an online Space Physics Textbook. A very comprehensive
text divided into four sections; Plasma Physics, Regions of Interest,
Phenomena of Interest, and Space Physics Instrumentation and Analysis
Methods. Web site provide a Space Physics definitions page, graphs and
diagrams to enhance the text. Numerous references and links to relevant
resources and material are provided.
UC Berkley Webcast Web site from UC
Berkeley Every semester, UC Berkeley webcasts select courses and events
for live viewing and on-demand replay over the Internet. You will need
RealPlayer to view the videos. Astronomy 10 provides a series of webcasts
on General Astronomy presented by Prof. Alex Filippenko. The course is
designed to provide, for non-science majors, a description of modern
astronomy, including the structure and evolution of planets, stars,
galaxies, and the Universe. An optional supplement to the course is Dr.
Filippenko's book entitled
"Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy".
UCSD-TV From the University of California San Diego
view video webcasts discussing various science & astronomy presentations.
Requires RealPlayer on your computer. Some topics include; The Aurora
Borealis in Myth & Science, Bring 'em Back Alive The Search for Life on
Mars in the Coming Decades, The Evolution of Spacecraft Imaging Systems,
Atoms to X-Rays Cosmic Voyages through Computer Simulation & Visulation,
High Energy Vision the Chandra X-Ray Observatory, and many other topics
presented by various scientists & astronomers.
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