PHYS 132 - Introduction to Solar System Astronomy

Qualitative and quantitative introduction to the development of astronomy which includes the contributions made by early astronomers, celestial mechanics, time, electromagnetic radiation, telescopes and astronomical instrumentation. Planets, planet motions, stellar motions, smaller solar system objects and the motions of these objects both apparent and real will be covered. Laboratory emphasis will be astronomical observations with telescopes and during poor seeing conditions, analysis of data collected by professional astronomers.

Prerequisites: (MATH 156 - College Algebra with a grade of ‘C’ or better and MATH 157 - Plane Trigonometry with a grade of ‘C’ or better) OR MATH 186 - Precalculus with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Credit(s): 4
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STEM Perspective: Lab Science course for the Dialogues.