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Unit 1 - 1.1 Fundamental concepts and scales in astrophysics
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Unit 1 - 1.2 Historical development of astronomy and astrophysics
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Unit 1 - 1.3 Overview of the universe and its constituents
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Unit 1 - 1.4 Basic mathematical and physical principles in astrophysics
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Unit 2 - 2.1 Kepler's laws and orbital dynamics
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Unit 2 - 2.2 Two-body and many-body problems
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Unit 2 - 2.3 Tidal forces and Roche limits
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Unit 3 - 3.1 Electromagnetic spectrum and radiative processes
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Unit 3 - 3.2 Blackbody radiation and stellar spectra
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Unit 3 - 3.3 Atomic and molecular spectroscopy
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Unit 3 - 3.4 Doppler effect and radial velocity measurements
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Unit 4 - 4.1 Stellar structure and energy transport
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Unit 4 - 4.2 Stellar atmosphere models and opacity
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Unit 4 - 4.3 Stellar nucleosynthesis and energy generation
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Unit 4 - 4.4 Equations of stellar structure
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Unit 5 - 5.1 Main sequence stars and the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram
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Unit 5 - 5.2 Post-main sequence evolution and giant stars
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Unit 5 - 5.3 Stellar death: planetary nebulae and supernovae
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Unit 5 - 5.4 Compact objects: white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes
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Unit 6 - 6.1 Types of binary systems and their evolution
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Unit 6 - 6.2 Mass transfer and accretion in binary systems
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Unit 6 - 6.3 Eclipsing binaries and spectroscopic binaries
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Unit 6 - 6.4 Pulsating variables and cataclysmic variables
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Unit 7 - 7.1 Composition and phases of the interstellar medium
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Unit 7 - 7.2 Interstellar dust and extinction
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Unit 7 - 7.3 Heating and cooling processes in the ISM
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Unit 8 - 8.1 Molecular clouds and star-forming regions
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Unit 8 - 8.2 Stages of star formation and protostellar evolution
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Unit 8 - 8.3 Formation and evolution of protoplanetary disks
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Unit 9 - 9.1 Detection methods for exoplanets
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Unit 9 - 9.2 Characteristics and classification of exoplanets
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Unit 9 - 9.3 Planetary system formation and dynamics
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Unit 9 - 9.4 Habitability and the search for life in the universe
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Unit 10 - 10.1 Structure and components of the Milky Way
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Unit 10 - 10.2 Galactic dynamics and rotation
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Unit 10 - 10.4 The galactic center and its supermassive black hole
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Unit 11 - 11.1 Galaxy classification and properties
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Unit 11 - 11.2 Galaxy formation and evolution
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Unit 11 - 11.3 Galaxy clusters and large-scale structure
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Unit 12 - 12.1 Types and characteristics of active galactic nuclei
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Unit 12 - 12.2 Accretion processes and jet formation
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Unit 12 - 12.3 Supermassive black holes and their role in galaxy evolution
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Unit 13 - 13.1 Fundamentals of Big Bang cosmology
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Unit 13 - 13.2 Cosmic microwave background radiation
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Unit 13 - 13.3 Expansion of the universe and Hubble's law
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Unit 13 - 13.4 Nucleosynthesis and the early universe
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Unit 14 - 14.1 Evidence for dark matter in galaxies and clusters
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Unit 14 - 14.2 Dark matter candidates and detection methods
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Unit 14 - 14.3 Cosmic acceleration and dark energy models
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Unit 15 - 15.1 Telescopes and detectors across the electromagnetic spectrum
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Unit 15 - 15.2 Space-based observatories and their advantages
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Unit 15 - 15.3 Data analysis and image processing techniques
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Unit 15 - 15.4 Multi-messenger astronomy: gravitational waves and neutrinos
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about the Astrophysics I cheatsheets
A cheatsheet condenses a whole course into the facts you actually need on exam day. The Astrophysics I cheatsheets on this page summarize the key formulas, concepts, and definitions from each unit so you can review the entire course at a glance.
They work best as a final review: skim the one-page summary, spot the units you want to strengthen, then go deeper with the Astrophysics I study guides. The visual cheatsheets in the gallery are organized by unit, and you can generate your own for any topic you want a quick refresher on.
what's covered in Astrophysics I
- Unit 1 – Introduction to Astrophysics
- Unit 2 – Celestial Mechanics and Orbits
- Unit 3 – Radiation and Spectroscopy
- Unit 4 – Stellar Atmospheres and Interiors
- Unit 5 – Stellar Evolution and Stellar Remnants
- Unit 6 – Binary Systems and Variable Stars
- Unit 7 – The Interstellar Medium
- Unit 8 – Star Formation and Protoplanetary Disks
- Unit 9 – Extrasolar Planets and Planetary Systems
- Unit 10 – The Milky Way Galaxy
- Unit 11 – Galaxies and Galaxy Clusters
- Unit 12 – Active Galactic Nuclei & Black Holes
- Unit 13 – The Big Bang and Expanding Universe
- Unit 14 – Dark Matter and Dark Energy
- Unit 15 – Observational Methods in Astrophysics