Astrophysics
Astronomy is a Science course in the CTY program. It requires previous enrollment in Algebra I. Its course code is ASTR, and it is offered at Baltimore and Lancaster.
Course Description
Astronomy covers an introductory astronomy textbook, from solar system motions, through stellar evolution and galaxies, to relativity and cosmology. It also involves hands-on experience with equipment during Study Hall.
The course includes a trip to the National Air and Space museum in Washington, DC.
For the Baltimore campus in 11.1 both field trips were canceled
Class History
Astronomy at Lancaster has been taught by Jason St. Pierre for the past few years. He is "really honkin'" fantastic (and is rumored to play the King in the RA circle during American Pie). Remember, former LAN Astro students: Gravity works!
ASTR.LAN.09.1 was TA'd by Lauren Weiss.
Astronomy at Siena is very Carl Sagan-centric, with "Cosmos" videos almost every day, and various quotes repeated over and over, such as...
- "In order to make apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe."
- "Crumbly, but good."
- "He had a... zest for experimentation."
- "Our planet, our society, everything around us is star stuff."
