ASTRONOMY 110 - Stars, Galaxies And Cosmology

Institution:

Connecticut College

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Description:

A survey of stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole, their properties, behaviors and interactions. Exploration of the physical concepts needed to interpret, and the tools used to make, astronomical observations. Topics include the life and death of stars, all kinds of black holes, the search for dark matter, and the origin, evolution and possible fate of our universe. Three hours lecture weekly. Enrollment limited to 60 students. L. Brown, M.Weinstein

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.connecticutcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 447-1911

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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