ASTR1010 — Solar System Astronomy
ASTR 1010 - Solar System Astronomy ASTR 1010 - Solar System Astronomy (4 Credit Hours) A survey of astronomy focusing on the Solar System, including an introduction to history and methods of astronomy, basic laws of physics and planetary motion, formation of the solar system, and the physical characteristics of the sun, planets, dwarf planets, moons, and minor members (asteroids, meteoroids, and comets) of the solar system. The laboratory includes experiments in forces, motion, characteristics of planets, telescopes and space observations. [F, S, Su] Note(s): 3