8.282J | Spring 2006 | Undergraduate

Introduction to Astronomy

Assignments

ps1.pdf

Description:

This file contains problems based on Aristarchus? method of determining the distance to the moon, Aristarchus? method of determining the distance to the sun, accuracy of parallax measurements of stars, distances to the four closest stars, practice with angles, solar power and power output.

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Assignments

Course Info

As Taught In
Spring 2006
Learning Resource Types
Problem Sets with Solutions
Exams