ASTRO 6516

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ASTRO 6516
Galactic Structure and Stellar Dynamics

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Introduction to the study of the structure of galaxies via the laws of modern physics. Topics include the observed kinematics and spatial distribution of stars in the vicinity of the Sun, shapes and properties of stellar orbits, the gravitational N-body problem, collisional relaxation in stellar systems, spiral structure, galaxy classification and evolution, and cosmological results in galaxy formation.


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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9125 ASTRO 6516   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Chernoff, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person