SC/PHYS 1070
Fundamentals of Astronomy
2026–27 handbook
Topics
- Celestial coordinates and motion
- Earth and Moon
- telescopes and detectors
- photometry and spectroscopy
- planetary systems
- radiation
- the Sun and stars
Readings
- Handbook reference(s): R. Freedman, Universe, latest edition (WH Freeman), with supplementary materials provided.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Department handbook course outline ↗2026–27 handbook
- Reference books in a department handbook; not a confirmed required-book list for a particular 2026–27 section.