ASTR 129 Astronomy I (3)

An introduction to astronomy. Subjects covered are a brief history of astronomy, coordinates, time, the earth’s structure and motion, instruments used in astronomy, the moon, eclipses, comets, meteors, interplanetary medium, stars (binary, variable), star clusters, interstellar matter, galaxies and cosmology. Students who have passed HONS 159 (I), Honors Astronomy, first semester will not receive credit for ASTR 129.
Prerequisite(s): A working knowledge of high school algebra is assumed.
Co-requisite(s): ASTR 129L
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring