Earth and Sky

ASTR-2120

An introduction to astronomy from an observational perspective. Students will learn the basics of observing the night-time sky, both with the unaided eye and through telescopic observation. Observations of Earth from orbiting satellites will also be discussed. The course is suitable for nonphysics and nonscience majors as well as those committed to specialization in astronomy. Includes evening laboratory sessions.

4 credits
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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Offered as Cross-Listing Only
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2023
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 59/60
2022
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 58/60
2021
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 40/40
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 59/60
2020
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 46/0
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 59/0
2019
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 50/50
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 60/60
2018
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 22/50
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 78/50
2017
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 78/80
2016
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Charles Harold Martin
Seats Taken: 153/150
2015
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 105/110
2014
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Matthew Thomas Newby
Seats Taken: 110/110
2013
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Michael J Trinkala
Seats Taken: 94/110
2012
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 107/110
2011
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 103/110
2010
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 113/125
2009
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Heidi Jo Newberg
Seats Taken: 109/125
2008
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 93/88
2007
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 88/88
2006
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 89/88
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
Earth And Sky (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 28/30
1998
Observational Astronomy (4c)
  • Douglas CB Whittet
Seats Taken: 24/30