ASTR 1210

Introduction to the Sky and Solar System

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Course Description

Discipline(s): Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Universe

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.


  • Edward Murphy

     Rating

    3.84

     Difficulty

    2.83

     GPA

    3.16

     Sections

    1

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

  • Aaron Evans

     Rating

    4.01

     Difficulty

    1.88

     GPA

    3.32

     Sections

    1

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

  • Zhi-Yun Li

     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    3.14

     GPA

    3.33

     Sections

    1

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

  • Matthew Pryal

     Rating

    4.70

     Difficulty

    2.27

     GPA

    3.50

     Sections

    2

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025