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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Department of Astronomy

Introduction to Astrophysics

ASTR 210
Cosmic Microwave Background

Survey of modern astronomy for students with background in physics. Topics include: the solar system; nature and evolution of stars; white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; galaxies, quasars and dark matter; large scale structure of the universe; the Big Bang; and Inflation. Emphasis will be on the physical principles underlying the astronomical phenomena.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Department of Astronomy

Front Office Hours: Daily 8:00AM-4:30PM

1002 W. Green Street

Urbana, IL 61801

Phone: (217) 333-3090 | Fax: (217)-244-7638

Email: astronomy@illinois.edu

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