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ASTR-117 The Solar System

Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: ASTR-117L .
The sun moon earth planets and other objects in the solar system are studied from a historical perspective. Begins with the observations and understanding of early cultures and leads to current concepts of the nature and origin of the solar system. Evening classes will conduct telescopic observations.