• Introduction to Astronomy

Catalog description

The concepts, techniques, and tools of astronomy and astrophysics are made understandable. Topics include: historical overview; identification of constellations; telescopes; the nature of light, atomic spectra, and structure; the nuclear physics of stars; the life cycle of stars; and current theories of the fate of the universe. Corequisites: Concurrent registrationt in BEL 043 is required. Offered: Fall.