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Astronomy

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Summer 2020 Session Information

  • Session 1 (D) courses are May 26 - July 2
  • Session 2 (Q) courses are  July 6 - August 14
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Earth, Moon, and Planets
ASTR S1403D 3 points.

Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: a working knowledge of high school algebra.
May be counted toward the science requirement for most Columbia University undergraduate students. The overall architecture of the solar system. Motions of the celestial sphere. Time and the calendar. Major planets, the earth-moon system, minor planets, comets. Life in the solar system and beyond.

Course
Number		 Section/Call
Number		 Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment
ASTR S1403 1/10002 TR 1:00 PM-4:10 PM
ONLINE		 James Applegate 3 n/a