ASTR 1000 - Highlights of Astronomy

Institution:

Community College of Rhode Island

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Description:

This course provides a survey of the major topics in astronomy. Topics include telescopes, the planets, eclipses, comets, constellations, stellar types and groups, galaxies and unusual celestial objects. Each class is divided into an illustrated lecture and observation at the CCRI Observatory on the Knight Campus (Warwick), clear skies permitting or a cloudy night astronomical exercise. Note: This elective does not fill the science requirement. Lecture: 3 hours

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.ccri.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 825-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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