ASTRONOMY

Astronomy is both the oldest science, and one of the most rapidly-developing and changing sciences today! While taking an Astronomy class you’ll learn about planets, the Solar System, stars, galaxies, various kinds of matter, and the fate of the Universe. At the same time, you’ll learn how we know all of this. The world is rapidly changing and what is known is also rapidly changing. By learning how we know (in other words, the process of science itself!) you’ll find out how to keep up and keep current in whatever profession you are drawn to.

In Astronomy, you will also find out one of the most important discoveries humans have ever made: even though some celestial processes occur over billions of years and others over billionths of a second; and even though some cosmological components are almost infinitely large and others are almost infinitely small, the Universe is understandable. And not just by people in white lab coats with fancy degrees typing away at computers, but also by You!

The Astronomy program welcomes you to join us. You won’t look at the world the same.

Discipline Adviser: Dr. Dale Fields