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Elementary Astronomy

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Author:Nick Strobel, Bakersfield College
Description: A course covering: a brief overview of astronomy's place in the scientific endeavor, naked-eye astronomy, a history of astronomy and science, some philosophy of science, electromagnetic radiation, telescopes, magnitudes, determining properties of the stars, the Sun, fusion reactions, stellar structure, stellar evolution, the interstellar medium, the structure of the Milky Way galaxy, extra-galactic astronomy, cosmology, and extra-terrestrial life. Also an essay on the scientific method and scientific truth, angular momentum examples, a quick mathematics review, and a long list of review questions to be used by students in studying for exams.
Levels: High School (9-12), College
Languages: English
Resource Types: Courses
Math Topics: Astronomy

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