Astronomy (ASTRO)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

ASTRO 1102

Study the formation, evolution, and current state of our solar system, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. Learn from NASA mission data and explore planetary geology, atmospheric ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5259 ASTRO 1102   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Kaltenegger, L

      Teece, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5260 ASTRO 1102   DIS 201

    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5261 ASTRO 1102   DIS 202

    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5262 ASTRO 1102   DIS 203

    • T
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5263 ASTRO 1102   DIS 204

    • T
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5264 ASTRO 1102   DIS 205

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5265 ASTRO 1102   DIS 206

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5266 ASTRO 1102   DIS 207

    • R
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5267 ASTRO 1102   DIS 208

    • R
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 2201

This course explores the evolution of the universe since the Big Bang and how our understanding has developed from ancient to modern times. Topics include the changing views of the sky, the formation of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5242 ASTRO 2201   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    A few seats have been saved for each academic level during pre-enrollment.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5243 ASTRO 2201   LEC 002

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Chung, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    A few seats have been saved for each academic level during pre-enrollment.

ASTRO 2212

A quantitative exploration of planetary systems. Topics include orbital dynamics, planetary atmospheres, greenhouse effects, and smaller bodies like asteroids and comets. Includes comparisons to exoplanetary ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5244 ASTRO 2212   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Lewis, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 3302

Study stellar formation, evolution, and final stages as white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes. Covers fundamental astrophysical concepts and observational evidence. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5271 ASTRO 3302   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Chatterjee, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 4940

Allows students to conduct independent research or study a specific area of astronomy under faculty supervision. A written report is required. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5245 ASTRO 4940   IND 601

    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    See https://as.cornell.edu/registrar/independent-study for more information on applying for Independent Study.

ASTRO 6511

Compact objects (neutron stars, black holes and white dwarfs) are the endpoints of stellar evolution. They are responsible for some of the most exotic phenomena in the universe such as supernovae, magnetars, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 6525

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5268 ASTRO 6511   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Ho, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 6555

No description available. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  5270 ASTRO 6555   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 6579

A graduate level course in astrodynamics and trajectory design. Course topics include a brief review of the two body problem, impulsive transfers, and perturbations; orbit determination and one-way ranging; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 6720

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11312 ASTRO 6579   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Savransky, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 6940

Guided reading and seminars on topics not currently covered in regular courses. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5256 ASTRO 6940   IND 601

    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

ASTRO 7683

A reading seminar for graduate students to broaden their astronomy knowledge, practice public speaking, and analyze key findings from seminal research papers. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Seminal Results

  •  5272 ASTRO 7683   LEC 001

    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Kaltenegger, L

      Teece, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person