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Introduction to Astronomy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
MoWeFr 1p.m. – 1:50p.m.		 University Hall Y02-2310 3 $2138 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
MoWeFr 1p.m. – 1:50p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2310
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2138 (guest students)

Description

Descriptive introduction to astronomy and astrophysics. Topics include introductory material on light, telescopes, and spectroscopy; properties of stars and stellar evolution, including the formation of stars, stellar energy cycles, red giants, white dwarfs, supernovae, neutron stars, and black holes; galactic structure; the expansion of the universe; cosmology; the past and future of the universe.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

University Hall Y02-2310

General Ed Requirements

Natural Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

63 / 70

Status

Open

Instructor

Edward Ginsberg

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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