Recent content by mh8780

Hello I am studying astro independently and have a question on keplers 3rd law and my math. I set myself with a few givens with Kepler's laws My first question is, I remember reading M had to be in solar masses, is this true? For p^2=4π^2/G(M1+M2)/ a^3 Given: a= 1 AU m1= .31...

I really like astrophysics, exoplanets interests me the most. It's mostly because that's what sparked my interest in astrophysics originally. So to restate my original question, Is it Ok to do BS Physics to PH.D Astrophysics?

I'm in the US and in commuting distance of NYC.

I have a love and passion for astrophysics, most specifically exoplanets. I do wish to be in the profession. I am 2.5 years away from college, so I have ample time to think about my future. From what I gather from some sources is that the best progression to become one is : BS Physics, MS...