AST 386
Topics in Extragalactic Astronomy
Topics include classification of galaxies, distance indicators, luminosities, dimensions, colors, spectra, polarization, radio emission, rotation, masses; formation and evolution; pairs, groups, clusters, superclusters, large-scale distribution, redshifts, cosmology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Topics
- classification of galaxies
- distance indicators
- luminosities
- dimensions
- colors
- spectra
- polarization
- radio emission
- rotation
- masses
- formation and evolution
- pairs
- groups
- clusters
- superclusters
- large-scale distribution
- redshifts
- cosmology
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Topics include classification of galaxies, distance indicators, luminosities, dimensions, colors, spectra, polarization, radio emission, rotation, masses; formation and evolution; pairs, groups, clusters, superclusters, large-scale distribution, redshifts, cosmology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027