1B11 Foundations of Astronomy

Introduction

The Foundations of Astronomy course covers two areas, observational astronomy and solar system astronomy. Full details of the topics covered, and the approximate allocation of lectures, are in the syllabus.

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For 2003, lecture times are the following:

Tuesday, 10am - Pearson Studio, Pearson Building
Wednesday, 10am - D103
Wednesday, 1pm - Maths505
Thursday, 10am - Pearson Studio, Pearson Building