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Solar System Astronomy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWeFr 1p.m. – 1:50p.m.		 Wheatley W02-0158 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWeFr 1p.m. – 1:50p.m.
Location
Wheatley W02-0158
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

Descriptive introduction to the study of the solar system and its structure. Topics include the historical development of early astronomy; the properties of the sun; the planets and their satellites; comets, asteroids, and meteorites; the results of spacecraft exploration.

Prerequisites

MATH Q114 or equivalent Math Placement Test scores or permission of instuctor

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

Wheatley W02-0158

Enrolled / Capacity

8 / 70

Status

Closed

Instructor

Edward Ginsberg

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* 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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