F1251 Elements of astronomy 1

Faculty of Science
autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Miloslav Zejda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Caiyun Xia (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martin Blažek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Gabriel Szász (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Miloslav Zejda, Ph.D.
Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Miloslav Zejda, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 13:00–14:50 F1 6/1014
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
F1251/01: Mon 18:00–18:50 F2 6/2012, C. Xia
F1251/02: Tue 13:00–13:50 F1 6/1014, M. Blažek
F1251/03: Mon 19:00–19:50 F2 6/2012, C. Xia
F1251/04: Tue 12:00–12:50 Fcom,01034, M. Blažek
Prerequisites
No special astronomical knowledge are needed. However it is neccesary to know secondary school math and physics. All above this limit will be explained. This course is suitable for all students interested in astronomy. This course is meant especially to them, who do not have basic astronomical knowledge yet and want to study astrophysics or for all who are interesting in astronomy and astrophysics. It is suitable for advanced amateur astronomers, teachers, editors, popularizers.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to bring into line and harmonise basic astronomical knowledge. After this course student is able to effectively study following astronomical courses. In the end of the course student should understand basic astronomical terms, have basic knowledge about astronomical objects observable in the sky and should also know the night sky.
Learning outcomes
Student should be able at the end of the course:
- to understand astronomical texts and basic astronomical terms,
- to know basic objects in the sky,
Syllabus
  • The text(book) is available in pdf form on http://astro.physics.muni.cz or http://www.physics.muni.cz/~zejda/student.html. Outline: 1. Historical introduction, basic terms, astronomical units 2. Systems of co-ordinates; Time, calendar 3. Night sky - planets, comets, meteors, satellites; stars, constellations, deep sky objects; influence of atmosphere on observations, seeing, light polution 4. Sun, Moon (moving in the sky), eclipses, aspects, minor planets, comets... 5. Information from space - meteorites, samples, particles, elmg. radiation (radiation of black body) 6. Spectroskopy – history, spectral classifications, spectral lines, stellar spectra, Doppler shift 7. Photometry – magnitudes, Pogson equation, distance modul, colour index, bolometric corection 8. Eye, optical telescopes, ground base observatories, space observatories 9. Non-optical astronomy (gamma, X-ray, UV, IR, radioastronomy); particle astronomy, grav. vawes 10. Solar system - summary, models (heliocentric VS geocentric), Keplers laws 11. Exoplanets 12. Creation of planetary systems 13. Life in the Universe
Literature
    required literature
  • ZEJDA, Miloslav. Základy astronomie I (Elements of astronomy I). 2013. info
    not specified
  • http://www.physics.muni.cz/~zejda/student.html
Teaching methods
Classic lectures, practical works and class exercises, added by observations. Written documents for practical works are in textbook on http://www.physics.muni.cz/~zejda/student.html or on the website of seminar tutors.
Assessment methods
Successful passing of this course will be granted after the processing of practical works, fulfilment of participation condition, passing of two writing tests during semester (50 % is needed to pass) and one writing test at the exam. At the exam student had to show knowledge about chosen subject and show understanding of solution of one of solved practical works.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 1999, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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