Astronomy

Introduction to the principles of modern astronomy, including basic constellation recognition, apparent motions of celestial objects, development of the Copernican model of the solar system, telescope optics, characteristics of solar system planets, stellar structure and life cycles, and current theories on the origin of the universe.

Course meets once a week for a review of the material and student discussion. Assignments from the text will be supplemented by observations using available equipment.

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Required Text:

Roger Freedman, William Kaufman III

Universe, 8/e

W. H. Freeman

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