Flashcards: Introduction to Cosmology and Galactic Astronomy — 16 cards

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1Question

Cosmology exam format?

Answer

Multiple choice, 50 minutes, equations provided.

2Question

Milky Way components?

Answer

Bulge, disk, halo.

3Question

Spiral arm theory?

Answer

Density Wave Theory explains persistence.

4Question

Dark matter evidence?

Answer

Flat galactic rotation curves.

5Question

External galaxy types?

Answer

Spiral, elliptical, irregular, S0.

6Question

Distance measurement method?

Answer

Standard candles and distance ladder.

7Question

Galaxy mass method?

Answer

Rotation curves and velocity dispersion.

8Question

Galaxy interactions?

Answer

Cause star formation, shape changes.

9Question

AGN types?

Answer

Quasars, Seyferts, blazars.

10Question

Hubble’s Law?

Answer

Velocity proportional to distance.

11Question

Big Bang?

Answer

Universe's hot, dense origin.

12Question

CMB origin?

Answer

Radiation from recombination era.

13Question

Dark energy?

Answer

Accelerates universe expansion.

14Question

Universe fate?

Answer

Depends on dark energy and matter.

15Question

Galaxy classification?

Answer

Based on shape and properties.

16Question

Recombination era?

Answer

Electrons and protons formed neutral atoms.

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1. In which constellation is the Galactic center of the Milky Way located?

2. What is the primary purpose of classifying external galaxies and studying their formation processes?

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