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.
Instructors
Ilse Cleeves
Spring 2027
tuth 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Zhi-Yun Li
Spring 2027
tuth 2:00pm - 3:15pm