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AST 221 - Planetary Systems

A detailed introduction to solar system astronomy and astrophysics, including celestial mechanics, astronomical coordinate systems, Kepler’s laws, the sun, and planets around other stars.

Prerequisites: MAT 127, PHY 112 or PHY 122, or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered: Variable

Credits: 3