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PHYS 1411 - Planetary Astronomy


4 3 2
Introduction to planetary astronomy. Largely non-mathematical description of our solar system, including planets, asteroids, meteors and comets. Includes laboratory which will involve outdoor observations on clear nights with cloudy nights devoted to indoor experiments and activities to illustrate physical processes in astronomy.