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Time concept, Apparent and real movements, Sky Coordinate Systems: Horizon, clock, equator, ecliptic and galactic coordinates. |
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Astronomy as a Basic Science Discipline, Universe Models, Greek Astronomy, Greek Schools, Astrology and Astronomy, Astronomy in the Middle Ages: Astronomy in Europe, Astronomy in Islamic World, Andalusian Astronomy. Ottoman Astronomy, Post-Renaissance Developments: Nikolas Copernicus, Tycho Brahe. Birth of Modern Astronomy: Johannes Kepler, Descartes, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton. The development of modern astronomy and modern observatories after the 17th century. |
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Your planets; Visible movements, Mean distance to the Sun, Theories of planetary motions, Kepler laws and physical meanings, mass, distance and diameter. |
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Star Catalogs, Distances of Stars, Brightness of Stars. Star Spectra and Spectral Classification, Boltzman and Field Laws. Physical Interpretation of Spectral Properties, Temperatures of Stars. Hertzsprung-Russel (HR) Diagram, Movements of Stars. Double Stars: |
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Binary Stars, Star Clusters, Open Star Clusters, Global Star Clusters. Tribes, Phrases. Changing Stars: Naming and Observation, Pulsating Stars. The Changing Stars. |
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An analysis of the study of the outer region of stars in the sky. |
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Galaxy: Geometric Structure of Galaxy, Galactic Movements, Galaxinin Mass, Physical Structure of Galaxin, Absorption of Stars, Interstellar Polarization, Galactic Radio Radiation. |
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Nebula definition, types evolution, analysis of nebulae photographs |
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Determination of learning levels |
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Examination of studies on the investigation of extraterrestrial life |
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Practical measurement methods of angular distance, tool stars, application of coordinate systems in the sky, use of celestial maps, telescope with sun and changing star observations, reduction of these observations, determination of minimum time in light curve. Report preparation. |
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How the telescope works, Telescope optics, How to use the telescope. What is CCD, What does the filter do The answers to the questions will be investigated. |
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Historical development and physical characteristics of space flights, Space residential areas, Human flight to planets, Sociological effect of space exploration, Extensive perception of the earth, Probability of life in the earth, Basic concepts, Electromagnetic spectrum, Satellite types, Satellite launching techniques, Orbit account. |
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Satellite systems; Satellite communication; Signal analysis; Geographic information systems; Mapping; Examination of satellite data; 2D image processing; Atmospheric effects on satellite data; Control of forests, agricultural areas and water basinsVisiting planetarium at Cag University |
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Term Exams |
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