ASTR 1005: Introduction to the Solar System

Telescope focused on the Milky Way galaxy with a starry night sky.
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On-campus course
  • Earth & Planetary Sciences
  • Physical Science
  • 11th
  • 12th
2-Week Commuter Session: $2,595.00, 2-Week Residential Session: $6,595.00

Did you know Tulane has an observatory? In this class, we’ll have the opportunity to observe the Moon and some of the planets through the 16-in telescope. We’ll begin with a survey of the history of astronomy, and investigate the formation and attributes of the sun and other stars, the eight planets (sorry Pluto!) and major moons, and dwarf planets and asteroids. Finally, we’ll situate the solar system in the context of our galaxy and in the universe. 

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