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Lecturer(s)
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Tomáštík Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Ebr Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Haderka Ondřej, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Prouza Michael, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Grygar Jiří, RNDr. CSc.
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Juryšek Jakub, Ing. Mgr.
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Course content
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- Introduction to astronomy. Dimensions in the universe, observable objects, tools and methods of observation. Coordinate systems. Measurement of time. Calendars. Catalogues and maps. Software. - Celestial mechanics, Kepler's laws, orbital elements, multiple-body systems. - Birth and development of stars. Internal structure. Protostars. Double- and multiple-star systems. Variable stars. Final stages of star developement - compact stars, novae, supernovae, black holes. HR-diagram. The Sun. - Interstellar matter. Open and globular clusters. - Galaxies, galactical structures, dynamics of galaxies. Our galaxy. Place of the Sun in our galaxy, star movements and their velocities. - Cosmology. Models of the universe. - Up-to-date findings about the universe.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
- Attendace
- 25 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 65 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The subject familiarizes the students with the fundamentals of astornomy, astrophysics and cosmology.
Knowledge. Recall celestial mechanics. Describe observable objects in the universe and their properties. Describe development of stars and star systems.
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Prerequisites
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Not specified.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Dialog
Active class attendance.
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Recommended literature
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Caroll, B.W., Ostlie, D.A. (2007). An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics. Addison-Wesley, San Francisco.
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Harwit, M. (2006). Astrophysical Concepts. Springer, New York.
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Karttunen, H., Kröger, P., Oja, H., Poutanen, M., Donner, K.J. (1996). Fundamental astronomy. Springer, Berlin.
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Roy, A.E., Clarke, D. (2003). Astronomy, Principles and Practice. IoP Publishing, Bristol.
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Vanýsek, V. (1980). Základy astronomie a astrofyziky. Academia, Praha.
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