Eaglecrest High SchoolPlanetary Astronomy

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is an introduction to the sciences of planetary astronomy and astrobiology. Learn about the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets in our solar system. Engage in real-time studies conducted by NASA, JAXA, and ESA space probes currently studying Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Discover the expanding space science of locating and classifying extra solar planets, with a focus on the identification of life beyond Earth. Computer simulations, NASA developed online research, and the University of Colorado Project Spectra is utilized to enhance learning. You will have the opportunity to use multiple visible-light telescopes to conduct studies of our neighboring planets.

Grades: 11-12

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