ASTR 4 The Development of Astronomical Thought
A survey of the development of theories of the cosmos from ancient to modern times in an historical sequence, commencing with ancient attitudes and progressing to modern concepts. Topics discussed include the Ptolemaic and Copernican theories, the emergence of an observational basis of astronomy through the works of Kepler and Galileo. Newton’s synthesis, relativity theory and its application to modern cosmologies. Supplemental course fee required.
Instructor
Gleiser