AS 182 - Stellar Astronomy

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

A one-semester course designed to serve as a follow-up to AS 180-181. Topics concerning stars and systems of stars will be discussed in much greater depth than in the previous course. The subject matter includes the use of star charts, the description of equipment used in observing the universe, a discussion of the principles developed by Kepler, Newton and Einstein, the study of the physical characteristics of stars, the evolution and demise of stars and galaxies and other systems of stars. Open to all other interested students. Prerequisite: none. To be offered every other semester. ( C)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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