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Germanna Community College

NAS132: Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies

Introduces astronomy of the stars, including the Sun, celestial objects, stellar formation and death and cosmology, and the study of the universe as a whole. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries and experience with the types of mathematical principles employed and the astronomical observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of astronomy and cosmology. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course is cross-listed with PHY 142. Credit will not be awarded for both.

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Hybrid
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Credits
4.0
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Department
Natural Science
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Institution Identifier Name Notes Level
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Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeNAS132Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies2-Year
Rappahannock Community CollegeNAS132Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeNAS132Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies2-Year
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Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeNAS132Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies2-Year
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