Brentwood High School – Astronomy
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
The astronomy course is a survey of our universe from our solar system to the most remote galaxies. Included is the history of observational astronomy, techniques of modern observation, planetary astronomy, stellar evolution and the mysteries of cosmology. The course also examines the history and present state of space exploration. This course is for elective credit only, it is not a lab science.
Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry
Grades: 12
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