Lectures related to Motion in the Plane

Tidal Forces: Roche Limit

Explores how tidal forces can break celestial bodies at the Roche limit.

Space Exploration: Overview

Covers Earth's orbit, interplanetary trajectories, propulsion systems, and future space projects.

Geocentric vs Heliocentric Models

Compares the geocentric and heliocentric models of the universe proposed by Ptolemy and Copernicus.

Kepler Laws: Introduction to Astrophysics

Covers the Kepler Laws, orbital motion, reduced mass, and orbital periods.

Introduction to Astrophysics

Covers the basics of astrophysics, including the structure of the universe and key research concepts.

Introduction to Astrophysics

Delves into physical concepts in astrophysics, linking theory with observations.

Pioneers in Astronomy and Rocket Science

Covers the pioneers in astronomy and rocket science who shaped our understanding of celestial mechanics and propelled us into space.

Planetary Retrogradations: Copernic's Epicyclic Model

Explores the transition from epicyclic curves to Kepler's ellipses and the Copernican revolution in astronomy.

Hubble Space Telescope: Astronomy and Outreach

Explores the Hubble Space Telescope's impact on astronomy and the public through outreach efforts.

Central Motion: Trajectories and Energy

Explores central motion properties, energy conservation, and trajectory parameter determination based on mechanical energy and angular momentum.

Gnomonics: Measurement of Shadows and Solar Time

Covers gnomonics, the measurement of time using shadows and the relationship with latitude and solar time.

Epicyclic Curves in Astronomy

Explores epicyclic curves in astronomy, from ancient Greeks to Kepler, discussing Ptolemy's Almagest and Copernicus' heliocentric system.

Ancient Astronomical Models: Spheres to Ellipses

Explores the transition from ancient spherical models to Kepler's ellipses in astronomy.

Vector Position and Time in Physics: Motion in the Plane

Covers the fundamental concepts of physics related to the motion of objects in a plane.

Comets: Formation and Tails

Explores the composition, origin, and tail formation of comets, shedding light on the forces shaping their trajectories and their relevance to star formation.

Light Absorption in Nebulae

Explores the size of nebulae, ionization, light absorption, and celestial body colors in astrophysics.

Ellipse: Astronomical Evolution to Mathematical Formulation

Explores the transition from geocentric to heliocentric models and the mathematical principles behind elliptical trajectories.

Newton's Laws and Inertial Frame

Covers Newton's laws of motion, force, acceleration, and inertial frames in space missions.

Motion in Two and Three Dimensions

Covers problem-solving strategies and examples for motion in two and three dimensions.

Ellipses and Conics

Explores ellipses, conic sections, Kepler's laws, and geometric reconstruction in architectural modeling.