1017-235 - Solar System Astronomy

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course is an introduction to basic concepts of solar system astronomy, including celestial sphere, zodiac, astronomical telescopes, sun, moon, eclipses, earth as a planet, planets and their satellites, comets, meteors, and theories of the origin of the solar system. This course is not recommended for students required to take University Physics. (Competency in algebra) (May be taken before or after 1017-230, 240) Class 3, Credit 3 (S)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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