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ASTR123 HM - Stellar Structure and Evolution

Credit(s): 2

Staff. A rigorous treatment of stellar atmospheres and radiative transfer. Topics include spectral line formation, stellar energy generation, evolution on and away from the main sequence, and the internal structures of stars and other self-gravitating objects. Offered jointly with Pomona and Keck Sciences. (Offered alternate years; Spring)

Prerequisite(s): ASTR062 HM  and PHYS052 HM