ASTRON 0088 - STONEHENGE TO HUBBLE

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course gives a historical perspective on the development of Astronomy from the 4500-year-old monolithic monument, Stonehenge, to the recent spectacular discoveries by the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes. We will discuss the development of astronomy starting with ancient civilizations and the contributions made by various diverse cultures. We will explore many of the common phenomena in the sky that they observed and used to enhance their lives. These include seasons, the phases of the Moon, solar system phenomena, and observable planets. We will then learn about the ancient Greeks' many contributions to astronomy along with the advancements made by stalwarts Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, Einstein, Hubble, and others. We will conclude with our modern understanding of the nature of the Universe. The underlying theme of this course is the process of scientific discovery and the advancement of human knowledge.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: DSAS Natural Science General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Science NonSeq.GE. Req.

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