The Sun
Offered By: The Open University via OpenLearn
Course Description
Overview
This course covers observing the Sun at visible and non-visible wavelengths, exploring the Sun's interior, and understanding how to measure the Sun's angular size, actual size, and distance. The course aims to teach students about the Sun's characteristics and behavior. The teaching method includes lectures, visual demonstrations, and end-of-course questions. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, physics, or earth sciences.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Observing the Sun
- 1 Observing the Sun
- 1.1 The Sun at visible wavelengths
- 1.3 Beyond visible light
- 1.4 The invisible Sun
- 2 Inside the Sun
- 2 Inside the Sun
- 3 Measuring the Sun
- 3 Measuring the Sun
- 3.1 Angular size
- 3.2 Angular size, actual size and distance
- 4 course summary
- 4 course summary
- 2.6 End-of-course questions
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
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