1. SylabUZ
2. Faculty of Physics and Astronomy
3. winter term 2020/2021
4. Physics - First-cycle studies leading to Bachelor's degree
5. The basics of spherical astronomy and astrometry

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The basics of spherical astronomy and astrometry - course description

Aim of the course

Introduction to spherical triginometry, spherical astronomy and astrometry. Presentation of the Earth’s atmosphere influence on the astronomical observations.

Prerequisites

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The knowledge of planar trigonometry. Basic knowledge about the solar system mechanics and the stellar physics

Scope

Astronomical metrods of describing the motions on the celestial sphere – teh Sun, the Moon, planets and asteroids, Astronomical coordinate systems. Time in astronomy. The influence of earth’s atmosphere on astronomical observations. The aberration of light and heliocentric paralax. Proper motions of celestial objects. Motions of planets and asteroids on the celestial sphere.

Teaching methods

Classic lecture and computational exercises during class

Learning outcomes and methods of theirs verification

Outcome description	Outcome symbols	Methods of verification	The class form

Assignment conditions

Lecture: Oral exam, passing condition – positive grade.

Class: written test – solving computational exercises; passing condition – positive grade.

Positive grade from class is needed to take part in the exam.

Final grade: average of the exam grade and the class grade (50/50).

Recommended reading

[1] R.M. Green, Spherical Astronomy”, Cambridge University Press 1999

[2] W. M. Smart, Textbook on spherical astronomy, Cambridge University Press 1999.

Further reading

Notes

Modified by dr hab. Piotr Lubiński, prof. UZ (last modification: 03-06-2020 16:55)