ASTR 1210

Introduction to the Sky and Solar System

Course Description

A study of the night sky primarily for non-science majors. Provides a brief history of astronomy through Newton. Topics include the properties of the sun, earth, moon, planets, asteroids, meteors and comets; origin and evolution of the solar system; life in the universe; and recent results from space missions and ground-based telescopes.


  • Zhi-Yun Li

     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    3.14

     GPA

    3.33

     Sections

    2

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

  • Ilse Cleeves

     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    2.22

     GPA

     Sections

    2

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025