Course

PHYS-209: Astrophysics I: introduction to astrophysics

Summary

Ce cours décrit de façon simple les processus physiques qui expliquent l'univers dans lequel nous vivons. En couvrant une large gamme de sujets, le but du cours est aussi de donner un aperçu général des objets astrophysiques qui nous entourent.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/astrophysics-i-introduction-to-astrophysics-PHYS-209

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http://go.epfl.ch/PHYS-209

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Summary

Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/astrophysics-i-introduction-to-astrophysics-PHYS-209

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/PHYS-209

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Lectures in this course (51)

Introduction to Astrophysics: Concepts and Observations MOOC: Introduction to Astrophysics

Explores physical concepts in astrophysics and their interpretation of observations from telescopes.

Cosmology with Quasar Time Delays MOOC: Introduction to Astrophysics

Delves into measuring the Hubble constant using quasar time delays.

Introduction to Astrophysics: The Solar System MOOC: Introduction to Astrophysics

Covers astronomical units, light years, parallax, exoplanets, stars, nebulae, and galaxy clusters.

Introduction to Astrophysics MOOC: Introduction to Astrophysics

Covers space, stars, the solar system, nebulae, and galaxy clusters.

Kepler Laws: Introduction to Astrophysics MOOC: Introduction to Astrophysics

Covers the Kepler Laws, orbital motion, reduced mass, and orbital periods.

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