Basics of Astronomy

This comprehensive study guide course helps you quickly review the fundamentals of astronomy. Access these fun lessons and quizzes to improve your basic astronomy knowledge for upcoming exams, projects, homework or personal interest.

• Ch 1. Celestial Navigation & Timekeeping
• Ch 2. Characteristics of Our Solar System's Planets
• Ch 3. Earth's Spheres and Astronomy
• Ch 4. Galaxies: Properties & Characteristics
• Ch 5. How Scientists Think and Work
• Ch 6. Influences on Climate
• Ch 7. Life in the Universe
• Ch 8. Light in Astronomy
• Ch 9. Matter in Astronomy
• Ch 10. Measurement of Star Qualities
• Ch 11. Momentum, Energy, Pressure, Temperature & Gas
• Ch 12. Newton's Laws in Astronomy
• Ch 13. Relativity in Time and Space
• Ch 14. Rotational Motion in Physics
• Ch 15. Small Celestial Bodies & Satellites in Our Solar System
• Ch 16. Star Death and Stellar Remnants
• Ch 17. Star Types and Significance
• Ch 18. Telescopes
• Ch 19. The Atmosphere on Earth and Other Planets
• Ch 20. The Birth and Life of Stars
• Ch 21. The Earth, Sky, and Moon
• Ch 22. The History of Astronomy
• Ch 23. The Milky Way Galaxy
• Ch 24. The Moon: Formation & Phases
• Ch 25. The Orbits of Celestial Bodies
• Ch 26. The Solar System: Layout, Formation & Dating
• Ch 27. The Sun's Structure & Components
• Ch 28. The Universe: Key Concepts & Theories