Foundation astrophysics
Introduction to various topics in astronomy by Prof. Melvin Hoare (U. Leeds). The foundation astrophysics series includes a series of lectures and problem sets which you should watch and complete before the start of Unit 1. The answers to the problem sets will be released a week before the beginning of Unit 1. Before beginning the lecture series, please watch the following video from Prof. Melvin Hoare which will introduce you to this course.
Lectures
Note that the full YouTube playlist can be found here.
Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2
Problem sets
The answers to these problem sets will become available a week before Unit 1 starts. Please ensure that you have a go (without the answers) to test your understanding of the lectures as it will help you during the DARA course.
- Problem set 1 (questions, solutions)
- Problem set 2 (questions, solutions)
- Problem set 3 (questions, solutions)
- Problem set 4 (questions, solutions)
- Problem set 5 (questions, solutions)
- Problem set 6 (questions, solutions)
- Problem set 7 (questions, solutions)
- Problem set 8 (questions, solutions)
- Problem set 9 (questions, solutions)