Formation and Evolution of Stellar Systems

Formation and Evolution of Stellar Systems (FESS | INU7046U)

Description: This course aims to:

- give a detailed description of the structure, physical characteristics, dynamics and mechanisms that determine the kinematic structure, origin and evolution of clusters and galaxies;

- discuss applications, including stellar clusters within the Galaxy, spiral and elliptical galaxies and clusters of galaxies, with emphasis given to the interpretation of observational data relating to the Milky Way.

This module is taught by UCL.


Juno Champion

The school holds Juno Champion status, the highest award of this IoP scheme to recognise and reward departments that can demonstrate they have taken action to address the under-representation of women in university physics and to encourage better practice for both women and men.