Physics 100 Module 3 Class Schedule and Readings

Structure of the Universe and Distribution of Galaxies

Measuring the Masses of Stars and Galaxies Using the Laws of Motion and Gravity

Dark Matter in Galaxies

Dark Matter in the Universe

PHY 100 Dinner Wednesday, Oct 3
In the Physics & Astronomy Department 5:00-7:00pm (come when you can)

Measuring the Masses of the Solar System and Milky Way

Links about atomic hydrogen (HI)
21-cm radiation

What can we measure with the HI line? and
The 21 cm Line: Why Observe It?

HI distribution in galaxies


Review Properties of Light

Link to Project Data

Newton's Law of Motion
Universal Law of Gravity
Orbits and Measuring Mass
Doppler Effect

Masses of Stars

Mass-to-Light Ratios

Types of Galaxies
Mass of the Milky Way
Galaxy Mass
Clusters of Galaxies

Homework #2
due Monday, Oct. 8, in class

Work on Mass Pt 2 for Wednesday, Oct 10.  

Dark Matter Candidates

Dark Energy

Dark Matter Activity: Masses of Other Galaxies

Mass Pt 3 due Friday, Oct 12

Mass Pt 4 due Monday, Oct 15

Homework #3
due Wednesday, Oct 17