ASTR 102
American Public University System
All 1 results
Sort by
-
LAB 4 ASTR 102
- Exam (elaborations) • 4 pages • 2022
-
- $8.49
- 2x sold
- + learn more
Lab 4 
How Big is our Galaxy? 
ASTRO 102 
1 Objective 
The objective of this lab was to introduce methods that astronomers use to estimate properties of 
astronomical objects using observations. 
2 Introduction 
A variable star is a star whose brightness changes periodically. Variable stars are comprised of two 
categories, intrinsic and extrinsic variables. The luminosity of an intrinsic star changes, whereas only the 
apparent brightness of an extrinsic star changes due to changes in the amoun...
Fear of missing out? Then don’t!
Do you wonder why so many students wear nice clothes, have money to spare and enjoy tons of free time? Well, they sell on Stuvia! Imagine your study notes being downloaded a dozen times for $15 each. Every. Single. Day. Discover all about earning on Stuvia