Is mathematics employed in college astronomy classes?
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Issue by Vector: Is mathematics utilized in college astronomy lessons?
I know that physics consists of a lot of math, but does Astronomy I and II entail scientific calculations?
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Response by Legman
Totally.
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Problem by ωÑιтιиgуσυÑÏÑιѕσи: How to get much more into astronomy?
I want to consider acquiring my enthusiasm, and that implies striving new items. Of class, I DO have an immense interest in space, and the mysterious in typical. But I want to get far more into it. I’m thirteen, btw. Any options, links, internet sites, textbooks? Everything on how to develop into a lot more of an specialist on astronomy?
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view Dr Brian Cox’s sequence, and some BBC docos
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October 28th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Depends on the instructor, but for the most part, you can get away with simple algebra. Its when you get up to the grad level that the really high end stuff kicks in.
October 28th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Mathematics is the mother of all science, so absolutely.
October 28th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Usually, but there ARE courses for non-physics majors and there are astronomy courses for non-mathematical people offered by universities. IF the course description in the online catalog does NOT specify that the physics or astronomy course is for non-majors, it’s pretty safe to assume that the courses DO have a co- or prerequisite of calculus 1. I learned the hard way that when it says co-requisite, that really means prerequisite. IF you can’t figure it out by yourself, either call, e-mail, or go to the physics or astronomy department AND ASK. Don’t be afraid to ASK. Some one has been hired by the department and university/college to answer exactly those kinds of questions and advise students. Don’t be like I was and be too afraid and shy to ask questions.
Physics for non-majors is boring, and requires a lot of addition that really is not necessary. I really think it takes less “smarts” to take calculus 1, even if you end up taking it three times like I did, and you flunk physics 102 because the professor is a “there is no place for women in physics” unadaptable old codger.
October 28th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Yes.
October 28th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Let me just put it this way: doing astronomy without using math is like using the Internet without knowing how to read. People don’t use math because they like to complicate stuff; rather, they use it because THERE IS NO OTHER WAY to express the NATURAL relationships between quantities.
October 28th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
You have several avenues to look into.
Visit your local library and see what sort of books they have that are of interest to you. Find stores that carry popular astronomy magazines and see about getting subscriptions to the ones you like.
Find an astronomy club in your local area.
Get a decent set of binoculars (like 7×50) and a planisphere. If and when you can get out into the country, spend an evening (or more) looking at stuff and try to figure out what it is your looking at.
Remember, there is no chance of ever learning everything about astronomy (or nearly any other subject for that matter). But just keep your eyes and ears open about topics that may interest you. Learn to use internet search engines such as Google to query subjects.
October 28th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
Im 11 and I don’t know if this is really “astronomy” but I just like sitting outside on a nice clear cloudless night with some binoculars and look at the stars and look for UFO btw I live in the country so theres hundreds of starts filling the sky
October 28th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Do a project, at 13 you can’t know for sure what you want to. Use a telescope and try to find a nebula, they are probably the most beautiful thing you will ever see if you find it yourself.
October 28th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
this lady is deep into it, she is cool. an astronomer actually,
she teaches people online about enjoying astronomy and helps people with their observing the night sky.
http://thenightskyobserver.blogspot.com/
October 28th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
My favourite book is Terence Dickinson’s NightWatch (Firefly): very inspiring!