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Lecture 01 - Introduction
Syllabus
You can get a copy of the syllabus from:
2. Course webpage:
http://ast104.posterous.com
Summary
2. SI System of Units
3. Powers of Ten
1. Size of the Universe
Measuring Distance: The Speed of Light
For example:
Millimeters
Inches
Feet
Yards
Meters
Miles
Furlongs
To avoid confusion, scientists have an agreed system of
units for all measurements.
grams.