What Are Some Math-Based Topics for an Astrophysics Project?

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For our astrophysics class, we're asked to present to the class our research on a certain aspect of astrophysics/astronomy integrated with a relevant discipline of science (Students in comp. sci might choose to do a project on computer modeling of stars for example).

I'm looking for topic recommendations. My area is math, and the cross between astrophysics and math might make it dull for some of the students. This is an introductory course, and the teacher would also prefer if we did not base our project on topics he will teach later on (Black holes, special stars mainly).


Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[conan]

For our astrophysics class, we're asked to present to the class our research on a certain aspect of astrophysics/astronomy integrated with a relevant discipline of science (Students in comp. sci might choose to do a project on computer modeling of stars for example).

I'm looking for topic recommendations. My area is math, and the cross between astrophysics and math might make it dull for some of the students. This is an introductory course, and the teacher would also prefer if we did not base our project on topics he will teach later on (Black holes, special stars mainly).


Any help is greatly appreciated.

I have no idea at what level your at. So some suggestions to do with maths

- Orbits. How to calculate an orbit from a few observations
- Mass of galaxys/stars, how to do that
- Baryometric centre of two objects. Why is Pluto/Charon considered by some to be a double planet instead of a planet and a moon
- The maths of the even horizon of black holes (thanks to the people in the other thread)
- Escape velocities of various things e.g. earth, moon, solar system, galaxy

cheers

conan