Introductory Astrophysics

AY2024/2025 Semester 2

This is a first course in astrophysics. The objective of this course is to allow you to be aware of the characteristics of our universe. We begin from the neighbourhood of our solar system to the stars in our Milky Way galaxy, to the large scale structures of our universe. You will also be shown the tools used for gathering astronomical data through observations. The highlight of this course is that you will see the applications of various topics in physics in explaining a wide range of astrophysical phenomena.