ASTRO 122 - Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies
The development of our understanding of the universe, including current models of stellar evolution and cosmology.
Emphasis on understanding the physical processes underlying astronomical phenomena.
Viewing experience will be available using the campus observatory..
The worldwide com- munity of professional astronomers is only about 10,000; most are located in the US (with about 1,000 in the UK and 250 in Australia).
Under the heading of “astronomy” there are many fields (and sub-fields) of research..
Astronomers study planets, stars, and other celestial bodies.
They use ground-based equipment, such as optical telescopes, and space-based equipment, such as the Hubble Space Telescope.
Some astronomers study distant galaxies and phenomena such as black holes and neutron stars..
This major emphasizes the description of the universe and its constituents in terms of physical processes.
Potential Astrophysics majors should consult early with members of the Astronomy and Physics departments to determine their most appropriate route to and through the major..
Throughout History humans have looked to the sky to navigate the vast oceans, to decide when to plant their crops and to answer questions of where we came from and how we got here.
It is a discipline that opens our eyes, gives context to our place in the Universe and that can reshape how we see the world..
The Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory is located on the 5th floor of the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science on the main campus of the University of Alberta.
The Observatory is open year-round on Thursdays from noon to 1 PM for solar observing.
Evening observing is available to the public from September to mid-April.
The School of Physics at the University of Western Australia
In conjunction with the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences
Offers a three year degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Followed by an honours year in which multiple modules in Advanced Topics in Astrophysics can be studied.
The Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory is located in CCIS 5-240 on the West end of the 5th floor of the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science on the main campus of the University of Alberta.
Click here for directions.
School groups and other education-oriented groups can book a private visit.
These visits are free of charge.
Astronomy Clubs in Brisbane & Queensland (QLD)
Australia. The Astronomical Association of Queensland (AAQ) is Queensland’s original astronomical body with a history extending back to 1896.
The AAQ promotes observational and scientific astronomy as well as fostering a general interest in astronomy for both beginners and for the more advanced.
The Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory is located on the 5th floor of the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science on the main campus of the University of Alberta.
The Observatory is open year-round on Thursdays from noon to 1 PM for solar observing.
Evening observing is available to the public from September to mid-April.
The School of Physics at the University of Western Australia
in conjunction with the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences
offers a three year degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics
followed by an honours year in which multiple modules in Advanced Topics in Astrophysics can be studied.
The Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory is located in CCIS 5-240 on the West end of the 5th floor of the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science on the main campus of the University of Alberta.
Click here for directions.
School groups and other education-oriented groups can book a private visit.
These visits are free of charge.
