Introduction -- Topics covered in Video
What is astronomy? What does it cover? How
old is astronomy? Does it require math? What do we not cover? What is
astrology? We do not study constellations.
What about structure of course---
1-- Historical Overview, historical uses of
sky, models of the universe, we will look at heroes of the universe.
2-- Study of light , Primary tool is light,
properties of light, how we decode light, tools of astronomy.
3-- The sun as a common star, broaden studies
to cover evolution of stars, white dwarves, pulsars, etc.
4-- Come back home, detailed glimpse of our
solar system, new discoveries of extrasolar planets.