Astronomy

Department of Astronomy

About the Department The Department of Astronomy at Yale offers a wide range of courses in astronomy, physics, and mathematics. Coursework and research focus on observational and theoretical discoveries, and both undergraduate and graduate students are provided hands-on opportunities to conduct research at prominent observatories around the world. The Department offers the Ph.D., B.A., and B.S. Learn more at http://www.astro.yale.edu/

Courses ASTR 160 - Frontiers and Controversies in Astrophysics with Professor Charles Bailyn Spring, 2006 This course focuses on three particularly interesting areas of astronomy that are advancing very rapidly: Extra-Solar Planets, Black Holes, and Dark Energy. Particular attention is paid to current projects that promise to improve our understanding significantly over the next few years... more >>

 

 

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