Astronomy   

                                                         

.5 credit semester, Grades 10-12

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What can light tell us about the universe?                                     

This course investigates how observing objects outside our solar system can reveal the composition of our universe. We will focus on the origins of the universe, formation of galaxies, life cycle of stars, and the search for planets outside our solar system. We will investigate the universe by means of an online telescope, space telescope images, modeling and computer simulations. In addition, two nighttime observation sessions are required.