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Bookmark or Share- Exploring Astronomy: Dead Stars and Solar Systems - Physics ForumsA solar system is a group of planets, moons, and other celestial bodies that orbit around a central star. Our solar system, for example, consists of eight planets, numerous moons, and smaller objects such as asteroids and comets, all orbiting around the Sun.
- Orientation of the Earth, Sun and Solar System in the Milky WayThe solar system is actually well within the galactic disk, which is about 1,000 light years thick. The sun and the planets that circle it is roughly 50 light years above the galactic plane, and passed northward through it about 3 million years ago in its undulating path around the galactic center.
- Stellar or Solar system Astronomy? - Physics ForumsThe options are stellar astronomy and Solar System Astronomy. The student is unsure of which one to choose and is seeking suggestions and comments from others. They mention that the solar system course textbook is "Introduction to Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies" and asks for opinions on it and other introductory astronomy books.
- Easy A Courses for Science Majors: Astronomy vs. Intro to PsychologyPHYS-102 (SC) Astronomy (Cr3) (3:0) This introductory astronomy course is for college students who are curious about the universe. Topics covered include the historical foundations of astronomy, the tools and techniques used by modern astronomers, the sun, planets, moons, and minor bodies of our solar system, and the processes by which it formed.
- Has anyone taken an astronomy class - Physics ForumsTopics covered in an astronomy class may include the history of astronomy, the solar system, stars and galaxies, the universe and its origins, and current research and discoveries in the field. Some classes may also cover related topics such as cosmology and astrobiology. Do I need to have a strong background in science to take an astronomy class?
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