ASTR 1446 - INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY II

Institution:

The University of Texas at Arlington

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

Follows 1445 and focuses on the science of stars and galaxies. Properties of light are applied to the understanding and classification of stars and to determining their distances. Topics include nuclear reactions, binary stars, variable stars, exploding stars, black holes, and star clusters. The course concludes with the structure of the Milky Way and the role galaxies play in modern cosmological theories. The laboratory work includes telescopic observations.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UTA.EDU

Phone Number:

(817) 272-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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