Solar System Astronomy

Catalog description

This course covers the history of astronomy up to the Copernican Revolution and the works of Galileo, Kepler, and Newton; the workings of modern telescopes; an overview of the solar system; and the search for extra-solar planets. Physical concepts and techniques important to modern astronomy are also covered, as is the appearance of the night sky. Lecture 4.5 hours; Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: MAT 095 or placement.