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2026-2027 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]

ASTR 242 - Foundations of Astrophysics II: Galaxies and Stars

Credits: 3

Stellar and galactic astrophysics. Stellar magnitudes, colors, distances, and spectra. Galactic structure and evolution, active nuclei, large-scale structure, Big-Bang cosmology. Stellar interiors, nuclear “burning,” main-sequence and evolved stars. Introduces computer programming.

Prerequisites: ASTR 241 , PHYS 274  (or concurrent), and MATH 243  (or concurrent) or MATH 253A  (or concurrent).
Grade Option: A-F only.
Frequency of Course (when offered): Spring only
General Education Designation(s): DP