Astronomy as a Science

1. Opening Remarks (Notes)

Introductory Remarks (ppt)
Thinking About Astronomy (ppt)
Your Preconceptions (ppt)

2. The Science of Astronomy (Notes)

Why Study Astronomy (ppt)
Astronomy as a Science (ppt)

3. The Importance of Scale (Notes)

Dealing with Big Numbers (ppt)
Sizes and Scales (ppt)
Why Gravity Matters (ppt)
The Conservation of Energy (ppt)

4. The Dominance of Gravity (Notes)

Gravity Rules! (ppt)