Introduction to Astronomy
Overview
- Astronomy is the study of celestial objects and phenomena beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- Key themes: stars, planets, galaxies, cosmology.
History of Astronomy
- Ancient civilizations used astronomy for calendars and navigation.
- Copernicus proposed heliocentrism, shifting the paradigm.
Modern Topics
- Telescopes: optical, radio, and space-based.
- Exoplanet discovery methods: transit, radial velocity.
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Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
Additional Notes: This section provides extended commentary for study reference.
