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General Astronomy - Neutron Stars and Black Holes

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Overview

This course on Neutron Stars and Black Holes aims to help learners understand the properties and characteristics of these astronomical objects. By the end of the course, students will be able to explain the concepts of neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, and supermassive black holes. They will also learn about the theories of special and general relativity, gravitational lensing, and gravitational waves. The course teaches observational evidence for black holes and explores what happens inside a black hole. The teaching method includes referencing external videos and covering topics such as black hole formation, the event horizon, and the properties of black holes. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, astrophysics, or general science enthusiasts looking to deepen their knowledge of these fascinating cosmic phenomena.

Syllabus

Intro
RELICS OF THE FALL
PROPERTIES OF NEUTRON STARS
PULSARS
LIGHTHOUSES OF THE UNIVERSE
THE SPECIAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY
LENGTH CONTRACTION AND TIME DILATION
THE GENERAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY
GRAVITATIONAL LENSING
GRAVITATIONAL WAVES
BLACK HOLE FORMATION
THE EVENT HORIZON
INSIDE A BLACK HOLE
PROPERTIES OF A BLACK HOLE
SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES
OBSERVATION EVIDENCE FOR BLACK HOLES
FALLING INTO A BLACK HOLE
AN INFINITE FALL
AN INVISIBLE FALL
AN UNPLEASANT FALL

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