Astronomy
Departmental Representative:
Prof. James Applegate
1322 Pupin Hall
212-854-6834
jha@astro.columbia.edu
OFFICIAL MAKEUP DATES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS
May 31, replaces the Memorial Day holiday.
July 5, replaces the Independence Day holiday
NOTE
The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction or to change the instructors as may become necessary.
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Summer 2013
Astronomy
ASTR S1403E (Section 1).
Earth, Moon, and Planets. 3 pts.
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 26
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: a working knowledge of high school algebra.
Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 26
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.