Astronomy: The Solar System and Planets

3 credits

General principles of the celestial sphere, laws of motion, light, and optics; observational techniques using earth-based telescopes, artificial satellites, and interplanetary probes; planets, moons, and smaller bodies; some observational work. Three-hour biweekly lab. Credit will be granted for only one of ASTR_O 110, ASTR_O 111, ASTR_O 112. [3-3*-0] Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics 11 is strongly recommended.