An introduction to the science of astronomy, the process by which we develop astronomical principles and the application of these techniques to gain a modern understanding of our Solar System. Topics covered include the historical development of astronomy, understanding the night sky, Newton's law of gravitation, light and telescopes, and a detailed study of the Solar System. New data from recent explorations of Mars, Saturn and other celestial objects will be discussed.
3 lecture hours
Credit: 0.50
Exclusion: AS105
Section | Days | Times | Room | Instructor |
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B | MW | 05:30 PM - 06:50 PM | Dr. Ioannis (John) Haranas |