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This document provides information about the Principles of Astronomy course taught by Associate Professor Jeremy Lim. The course covers topics in astrophysics like relativity, light-matter interaction, telescopes, binary systems, stellar classification and spectroscopy. Students will learn and apply fundamental physics principles to astrophysical situations. Assessment includes assignments, midterm and final exams. Office hours are Tuesday and Friday mornings, and other times by appointment.

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Warning: Do Not Copy Assignment Solutions From Each Other!

This document provides information about the Principles of Astronomy course taught by Associate Professor Jeremy Lim. The course covers topics in astrophysics like relativity, light-matter interaction, telescopes, binary systems, stellar classification and spectroscopy. Students will learn and apply fundamental physics principles to astrophysical situations. Assessment includes assignments, midterm and final exams. Office hours are Tuesday and Friday mornings, and other times by appointment.

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Course Title: Principles of Astronomy (PHYS 2039/3652)

Course Instructor: Jeremy Lim (Associate Professor, Department of Physics)


Rm 531, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building
Phone: 2219 4924

Email: jjlim@hku.hk

Course Website: http://www.physics.hku.hk/~phys2039/


Previous Research Work: Solar and Stellar Coronal Activity, Pulsars
Current Research Work: Star Formation, Evolved Stars, Active Galaxies and Galaxy Clusters
Tutor:

Gigi Ying Chi Leung

Course Objectives: learn/review fundamental physical principles and apply to astrophysical situations
How to succeed in this course:
I. understand (not just memorize) the underlying concepts of physical principles
II. know and be able to apply the relevant physical principles in different astrophysical situations
III. read textbook, do assignments, ask questions to confirm or challenge your understanding
Course Textbook: An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, 2nd Edition
by Bradley Carroll & Dale A. Ostlie
Topics Covered: Chapter 4. The Special Theory of Relativity
Chapter 5. The Interaction of Light and Matter
Chapter 6. Telescopes
Chapter 7. Binary Systems and Stellar Parameters
Chapter 8. The Classification of Stellar Spectra
Class Schedule: Tuesday, 9:30-10:20 am, MB 142 (lectures)
Friday, 9:30-11:20 am, MB142 (lectures)
Tutorial times to be decided
Course Assessment: Assignments (35%)

Warning: do not copy assignment solutions from each other!

Mid-term written examination (15%)


Final written examination (50%)
Pop Quiz (Extra credits, 10%)
Student consultation hours: Tuesday (10:30 11:30 am)
Friday (11:30 am 12:30 pm)
Other times, set up appointment time by email

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