Introduction to Astronomy

Lecture 1

Topic: Navigating our Night Sky.

Please find the slides here


Lecture 2

Topic: The beginning of the Universe I

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Lecture 3

Topic: Doing science in the Netherlands

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Lecture 4

Topic: The electromagnetic spectrum

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Paper model for the Cherenkov Large Size Array instrument: pdf and video

Paper model for the James Webb telescope: pdf and video


Lecture 5

Topic: The multi-wavelength Universe

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Lecture 6

Topic: First observations of the James Webb Telescope

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Lecture 7

Topic: Cosmos. First half of chapter I.

Please find the slides here

Bonus: Send your name to planet Mars: https://mars.nasa.gov/participate/send-your-name/future/

Coding Exercises

Tutorial 1

Topic: The role of computer programming in the entertainment industry.

Please go to https://code.org/ and log in with the username and password you were given in class. Next, go to the unit 1 in your classroom session. Enjoy!

Notebook

Please download the notebook in the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13xVX82E3caNegAWdT1Po6_h2NmCaFHj3/view?usp=sharing

Scholarships in Colombia

Scholarships for undergraduate degrees in Antioquia:

Visit https://www.corporaciongilbertoecheverri.gov.co/