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Bahauddin, Shah Mohammad

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  • ASTR 1200 - Stars and Galaxies
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2021 / Spring 2022
    Non-science majors are introduced to the nature and workings of the Sun, stars, neutron stars, black holes, interstellar gas, galaxies, quasars, plus structure and origins of the universe. Some lectures may be held at Fiske Planetarium. Offers opportunities to attend nighttime observation sessions at Sommers-Bausch Observatory. Degree credit not granted for this course and ASTR 1020 or ASTR 1040.
  • ASTR 2020 - Space Astronomy and Exploration
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
    Covers physical principles of performing astronomy from space for science and exploration. The basic design of launch vehicles and spacecraft, orbital dynamics, and instruments will be described in the context of specific space missions (e.g. Hubble Telescope, Mars rovers) as well as prospects for future space observatories in orbit and on the Moon.