Astronomy 161 - Introduction to Solar System Astronomy
Summary: Astronomy 161, Introduction to the Solar System, is the first quarter of a 2-quarter introductory Astronomy for non-science majors taught at The Ohio State University. This podcast presents audio recordings of Professor Richard Pogge's lectures from his Autumn Quarter 2006 class. All of the lectures were recorded live in 100 Stillman Hall on the OSU Main Campus in Columbus, Ohio.
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Before we can begin our exploration of astronomy, we need to develop a common language for notating large numbers, and introduce the basic units of length, mass, and time that we will use throughout the quarter. We will first re-introduce the basic metric system, explaining how these units have a physical basis. For measuring lengths in astronomy, we need to introduce two special units: the Astronomical Unit, which is used to discuss interplanetary distances, and the Light Year, used for interstellar distances. We end with a discussion of mass and weight, and the distinction draw in physical measurements that differs (a little) from everyday usage. Recorded 2006 Sep 21 in 100 Stillman Hall on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University.
Welcome to the Astronomy 161 Lecture Podcasts. This is a brief message from me explaining the podcasts, and welcoming new and old listeners. University. Lectures will begin on Wednesday, 2006 Sept 20, and run through Friday, 2006 December 1. New lectures will appear shortly before noon US Eastern time each day there is a regular class. Recorded 2006 Sept 18 on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State
