Lectures related to Stellar Orbits in Axisymmetric Potentials

True Anomaly in Elliptical Orbits

Explores true anomaly in elliptical orbits and the transformation between Cartesian and polar coordinates.

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Circular Motion: Dynamics

Covers uniform circular motion, acceleration direction, angular acceleration, and Newton's 2nd Law in circular motion.

Maneuvers and Burns

Explains the impact of altitude on orbital parameters and the types of burns used in space missions.

Advanced Physics I: Moment of Inertia and Gravitation

Covers moment of inertia, gravitation, and oscillations in advanced physics.

Space Mission Design and Operations

Covers space mission design, laws of mechanics, orbital motion, conservation laws, and solar activity.

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Nodal Regression and Sun-synchronous Orbits

Explores nodal regression, forces in LEO, and Sun-synchronous orbits.

Angular Momentum and Energy

Explores angular momentum and energy in central force systems, emphasizing conservation laws and orbital mechanics.

Active galaxies: AGN and Black Holes

Explores the classification and statistics of AGN, black holes, unified AGN model, variability, megamasers, orbital motion measurement, and time-delay cosmography.