Scribd
Upload
13 views3 pages

Astrophysics_and_Python_Summer_Plan

The document outlines a Summer Learning Plan focusing on Astrophysics and Python from May 6 to June 10. It is structured into five weeks, covering topics such as classical mechanics, gravity, light, stellar evolution, and galaxies, alongside Python programming fundamentals, functions, libraries, and data visualization. Each week includes specific resources and mini-projects to reinforce learning and application of concepts.

Uploaded by

spacedude9760
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as TXT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
13 views3 pages

Astrophysics_and_Python_Summer_Plan

The document outlines a Summer Learning Plan focusing on Astrophysics and Python from May 6 to June 10. It is structured into five weeks, covering topics such as classical mechanics, gravity, light, stellar evolution, and galaxies, alongside Python programming fundamentals, functions, libraries, and data visualization. Each week includes specific resources and mini-projects to reinforce learning and application of concepts.

Uploaded by

spacedude9760
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as TXT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Summer Learning Plan: Astrophysics and Python (May 6 – June 10)

Week 1: Foundations of Astrophysics & Python Fundamentals (May 6–12)


--------------------------------------------------------------------
Astrophysics:
- Day 1-2: Introduction to Astrophysics
- What is astrophysics?
- The scientific method in astronomy
- Resource: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/1-introduction
- Day 3-4: Classical Mechanics
- Newton’s laws of motion
- Gravity and orbits (Newtonian dynamics)
- Resource: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/classical-mechanics
- Day 5-6: Coordinate systems in astronomy
- Celestial sphere, right ascension, declination
- Resource: https://astro.unl.edu/naap/motion1/animations/ce_coord.html
- Day 7: Review and problem-solving
- Resource: http://www.astronomycast.com/2006/09/ep-1-the-first-astronomy-
observations/

Python:
- Day 1-2: Setting Up Python
- Install Python: https://www.python.org/
- IDE: https://thonny.org/
- Day 3-4: Basic Syntax and Operations
- Variables and Data Types
- Basic Operations
- Day 5-6: Control Flow
- If-Else Statements
- Loops (for, while)
- Day 7: Mini-project: Gravitational Force Calculator

Week 2: Gravity, Relativity & Functions and Libraries (May 13–19)


------------------------------------------------------------------
Astrophysics:
- Day 1-2: Newtonian vs. Einsteinian gravity
- Resource: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/6-introduction
- Day 3-4: General Relativity Basics
- Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwhKZ3fd9JA
- Day 5-6: Black Holes and Curved Spacetime
- Resource: https://www.nasa.gov/black-holes
- Day 7: Review and Problem-Solving
- Resource: http://www.astronomycast.com/2007/02/ep-18-general-relativity/

Python:
- Day 1-2: Functions
- Define Functions, Parameters, Return Values
- Day 3-4: Libraries
- Standard Libraries, Third-Party Libraries (pip)
- Day 5-6: NumPy
- Arrays, Matrices, Mathematical Operations
- Day 7: Mini-project: Simulating Planetary Motion

Week 3: Light, Spectra & Data Visualization (May 20–26)


--------------------------------------------------------
Astrophysics:
- Day 1-2: Nature of Light
- Resource: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/5-introduction
- Day 3-4: Spectroscopy
- Resource: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/quantum-physics/atomic-
electron-transition/v/spectroscopy
- Day 5-6: Telescopes and Detectors
- Resource: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/6-introduction
- Day 7: Review and Problem-Solving
- Resource: http://www.astronomycast.com/2007/03/ep-21-telescopes-the-tools-of-
astronomy/

Python:
- Day 1-2: Matplotlib Basics
- Simple Plots, Labels, Titles
- Day 3-4: Advanced Plotting
- Subplots, 3D Plots
- Day 5-6: Data Visualization Project: Star Temperature vs. Luminosity
- Day 7: Review and Practice

Week 4: Stellar Evolution & Python-Astrophysics Integration (May 27–June 2)


---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Astrophysics:
- Day 1-2: Star Formation
- Resource: https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/focus-areas/how-do-stars-form-
and-evolve
- Day 3-4: Life Cycle of Stars
- Resource: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/21-introduction
- Day 5-6: Supernovae and Neutron Stars
- Resource: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/cosmology-and-astronomy/stellar-
life-topic/supernovae-neutron-stars/a/supernovae-and-neutron-stars
- Day 7: Review and Problem-Solving
- Resource: http://www.astronomycast.com/2006/11/ep-12-where-do-stars-come-from/

Python:
- Day 1-2: Data Handling
- Reading/Writing CSV Files
- Day 3-4: Astrophysics Data Analysis
- Light Curves, Spectral Data
- Day 5-6: Simulation Project: Galaxy Rotation Curves
- Day 7: Review and Reflection

Week 5: Galaxies, Cosmology & Final Project (June 3–10)


--------------------------------------------------------
Astrophysics:
- Day 1-2: Structure of the Milky Way
- Resource: https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/focus-areas/what-is-the-
structure-of-the-milky-way
- Day 3-4: Types of Galaxies
- Resource: https://openstax.org/books/astronomy/pages/26-introduction
- Day 5-6: Big Bang Theory and Cosmic Microwave Background
- Resource: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/cosmology-and-astronomy/universe-
scale-topic
- Day 7: Review and Problem-Solving
- Resource: http://www.astronomycast.com/2007/04/ep-25-the-big-bang-and-cosmic-
microwave-background/

Python Final Project:


- Day 1-3: Project Planning
- Select a Topic, Define Objectives
- Day 4-7: Coding and Visualization
- Day 8-10: Compile and Present Findings

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy