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On the Trail of the Missing Galaxies - The Oldest Stars in the Neighborhood

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This course explores the discovery of ultra-faint dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way and Andromeda, focusing on their significance in understanding the missing satellite problem and the physics of galaxy formation in the early universe. The course covers topics such as the evolution of the universe, star clusters, galaxy age determination, and the role of reionization in suppressing star formation. The teaching method includes lectures, data analysis, and visual presentations. The course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, galaxy formation, and the early universe.

Syllabus

Introduction
Construction Update
Website
Announcements
Social Media
No Observatory
September News
Top Story
Juno Mission Update
Rosetta Mission Update
Late Bloomers
Featured Speaker
Evolution of the Universe
The Missing Satellites
The Sloan Digital Sky Survey
Scale
Star Clusters
How do we know if a galaxy is old
The duct diagram
Measurements of a galaxy
Best clock in astronomy
Why massive stars die more quickly
Carina II
Ultramain Doors
Digital Sky Survey
Hubble Image
Leo 4 Stars
Leo 4 Stars Clock
The Data
The climactic diagram
The M92 data
The Keck data
The Hercules data
Global influence
Hercules
Average Age
Star Formation
Local Universe
James Webb Telescope
UV Optical Telescope
Hubble Space Telescope
James Webb Space Telescope
James Webb Science Goals
James Webb vs Hubble
Telescope Size Comparison
Gold Mirror
Instruments
Test Chamber

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