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Designed for non-science majors. A broad survey course with topics including naked-eye observations, planetary motion, the solar system and the origin, structure and evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe. Knowledge of arithmetic and basic algebra are expected.

Solar eclipses occur roughly twice a year, but total solar eclipses occur much less frequently; and the totality of the eclipse is only visible from a narrow strip of the Earth's surface. This course will provide an introduction to astronomy in the context of these dramatic events, including travel to observe a total solar eclipse that is visible in that calendar year.