PHYS 1403 Week 3 Discussion 1 | Assignment Help | Central Texas College

PHYS 1403 Week 3 Discussion 1 | Assignment Help | Central Texas College

Lesson 3 Discussion: Spectra and Stellar Distances

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•           In this discussion, we will begin to explore the properties of various star types and develop an understanding of how the examination of the light emanating from astronomical objects can reveal a plethora of information about them. Here we will make the connection between a star's color, called its spectral class, and its luminosity and look at the tools astronomers use to classify stars; much the same way biologists classify animal species. As we will see, the stars in the astronomical zoo are just as varied as species are on Earth.

Answer at least one of the three discussion questions by the midpoint of the lesson (Wednesday for a one week lesson and Saturday for a two week lesson) and respond to at least two of your peers, or the instructor’s follow-up posts, in either thread no later than the last Sunday of the lesson.

You will get a maximum of 15 points for your initial discussion answer to Q1, Q2 , or Q3 (choose 1) and a maximum of 5 points for each substantive reply to other learners for a total of 25 points total for each lesson discussion.

 

 

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