Astronomy 162:
Introduction to Stellar, Galactic, & Extragalactic Astronomy

Week 1: The Sun

Basic statistics about the Sun (and miscellaneous images) are available from the ``Views of the Solar System'' web site.

Lectures

Monday, Jan 6: Introduction

Tuesday, Jan 7: Why Does the Sun Shine?

Wednesday, Jan 8: The Sun's Interior

Thursday, Jan 9: The Sun's Atmosphere

Friday, Jan 10: The Active Sun

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Updated: 2003 Jan 10 [bsr]