ASTRO 104The Solar System and Beyond

Prairie State College · 4.0 credits · UGRD

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This lab course is a one-semester conceptual study and investigation of astronomical phenomena. Topics include motions and cycles of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, the origin of modern astronomy, electromagnetic radiation and astronomical telescopes, characteristics of the solar system, comparative planetology, evolution and death of stars, structure of the Milky Way galaxy, types of galaxies, modern cosmology and astrobiology.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Sep 11 – Dec 10

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
HYBLSClass #83295	Mo · 8:30 – 11:20 AM	On-CampusMain Campus 3260	Wang, H
HYBLS notes: Instructional method: Hybrid Lecture/Online; Lab