Astronomy 100

Notes for chapter four of astronomy 100. Covers understanding and describing the concept of motion, the force of gravity, the mass and details of Jupiter, the generalization of Kepler's laws,

Basics of linear and angular momentum and their applications for planetary movement, along with Kepler's Laws of Orbits

Lecture notes on the explanation of black holes and their relation to Einstein's theory of special relativity, as well as descriptions of how the space changes around them to account for density

The arguments for and against extraterrestrial life in an intro to astronomy setting, including and explanation of the Drake Equation

The sun's composition and lifecycle, and characteristics similar to other yellow stars of approximately the same age and position on the HR diagram

Gravity and Einstein's theory of relativity in relation to space and energy outputs needed to leave the atmosphere

Notes on stellar death, red giants, brown and white dwarfs, helium fusion, and supernovas

How to measure the distance and energy of stars using blackbody radiation, spectral line emissions, and light wavelengths, explaining the greenhouse effect

Astronomy 100 Jovian system classwork.