Concept
Light curve
Related lectures (11)
Dark Matter: Detection MethodsMOOC: Introduction to Astrophysics
Explores indirect methods to detect dark matter in galaxies and clusters, revealing discrepancies between theory and observation.
Cosmology with Quasar Time DelaysMOOC: Introduction to Astrophysics
Delves into measuring the Hubble constant using quasar time delays.
Optical Transients: Supernovae and Tidal Disruption Events
Explores supernovae, their classification, energetics, and origins, as well as tidal disruption events, fast radio bursts, and gamma-ray bursts.
Extrinsic Variable Stars
Covers extrinsic stellar variability, the history of double stars, microlensing, and extrasolar planet detection.
Exoplanets
Explores the definition, formation, discovery methods, and search for life of exoplanets, including the history of discoveries and the Drake Equation.
Stellar Pulsations
Explores the historical discovery and mechanisms behind stellar pulsations, emphasizing their classification and significance in understanding stellar structure.