ASTR 1403 - Stars And Galaxies

Institution:

Galveston College

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Description:

Prerequisite: READ 0302 (R2); ENGL 0302 (W3); MATH 0300 (M1) An introduction to the present cosmological theories about the structure and evolution of the universe. A comparison with previous models since antiquity, a study of the celestial sphere and the constellations, the motions in the sky, gravity, light, radiation, optics, telescopes and spacecraft. A survey of stars, clusters, galaxies, superclusters, their properties, structure and evolution.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gc.edu

Phone Number:

(409) 944-1220

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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