ASTR301 SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY
| Course Code: |
8640301 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
| Department: |
Astrophysics |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET ATAKAN GÜRKAN |
| Offered Semester: |
Once in several years. |
Course Content
Fundamental concepts; size of the solar system and its place in the galaxy; measurements. units. reference frames; historical background; the sun; the earth-moon system; the planets and their satellites; other members of the solar system.
