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AST* 101
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One year of high school mathematics.

An introduction to descriptive astronomy. Topics include understanding the earth and its motions; the moon; instrumentation used in astronomy; and the origin of the universe. Emphasis is on visual observation of celestial phenomena. Recent advances in astronomy are discussed.