ASTR 1260

Threats from Outer Space

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Course Description

This introductory astronomy course for non-science majors deals with harmful, or potentially harmful, astronomical phenomena such as asteroid/comet impacts, supernovae, gamma ray bursts, solar storms, cosmic rays, black holes, galaxy collisions, and the end of the universe. Physical principles will be used to evaluate the dangers involved.


  • Roger Chevalier

     Rating

    4.50

     Difficulty

    3.83

     GPA

    2.94

     Sections

    Last Taught

    Spring 2020

  • Molly Finn

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     Difficulty

     GPA

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    Last Taught

    Summer 2021