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PHYS1105A-W23

Ancient Astronomy

Ancient Astronomy
In this course we will learn about astronomy through the lens of ancient civilizations. By studying the civilizations of the Babylonians and Greeks, as well as selected civilizations around the world, we will learn how ancient astronomers determined the sizes of the Earth and Moon as well as distances to bodies in the solar system and how celestial phenomena motivated religious and cultural practice. We will employ hands-on, lab-like activities, and naked-eye observations of the sky along with moderate use of mathematics to learn how our ancestors understood our place in the cosmos.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
11440
Subject Code:
PHYS
Course Number:
1105
Section Identifier:
A

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PHYS 1105

All Sections in Winter 2023

Winter 2023

PHYS1105A-W23 Lecture (Glikman)