Astronomy Supplement

Foundations of Cosmological Thought

By J. C. Evans

Topics Index

1. Astronomy as Science
   • Introduction
   • Scale of the Universe
2. Cosmology
   • Fundamentals
   • History of Einstein-Friedman Cosmology
   • Einstein-Friedman Cosmology
   • Alternatives to Big Bang
   • Tests of Cosmological Models
   • Origin of the Universe
   • Inflationary Epoch
   • Matter in the Universe
   • End of the Universe
3. Earth/Sky Relations
   • Organizing the Sky
   • Cyclic Phenomenon
   • Greek Cosmology
4. Exobiology
   • Historical Considerations
   • "Really?"
5. Galaxies
   • Historical Speculation
   • Our Galaxy
   • Types and Properties
   • Expansion of the Universe
   • Galaxy Clusters
   • Active Galaxies
6. History of Astronomy and Astrophysics
7. Interstellar Medium, Nebulae
   • Interstellar Medium
   • H II Regions, Emission Nebulae
8. Matter and Radiation
   • Structure of Matter
   • Information in Spectra
   • Creation/Destruction of Photons
   • Radiation Measurements
9. Motion
   • Renaissance Revolution
   • Kepler's Laws
   • Concepts of Motion
   • Newton's Theory of Motion
   • Energy
10. Radiation
    • Waves
    • Electromagnetic Waves
    • Wave Properties of Light
11. Telescopes
    • Optical Images
    • Optical Telescopes
    • Radio Telescopes
12. Solar System
    • Components
    • Orbits
    • Planetary Surfaces
    • Planetary Atmosphseres
    • Planetary Interiors
    • Minor Bodies
    • Architecture
    • History of Formation Theories
    • Formation
13. Stars
    • Organization
    • History of Astrophysics
    • Radiation and Spectra
    • Hertsprung-Russell Diagram
    • Binaries
    • Star Clusters
    • Variable Stars
14. Structure and Evolution of Stars
    • Structure of Stars
    • Main Sequence Stars
    • Red Giants
    • Massive Star Evolution
    • White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars
    • Special Relativity
    • General Relativity
    • Black Holes
15. Structure of the Universe
    • Historical Considerations
    • Quasars
    • Missing Mass Problem
    • Superclusters and Voids
    • Cosmic Tapestry
16. Sun
    • General
    • Photospheric Radiation
    • Atmospheric Structure
    • Interior Structure
    • Activity