AST 121 - Stellar Astronomy

Institution:

Marylhurst University

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Description:

This course is an introduction to stellar astronomy and explores such topics as red giants, black holes, white dwarfs, and cannibal galaxies. The fundamental objective is to investigate the lifestyles of the sun and other stars and explore galaxies, the colossal building blocks of the universe. This course provides the foundation to discuss NASA's search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Sky observing; weather permitting. Meets LAC outcome: NWA5. 3 crs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.marylhurst.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 636-8141

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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