Course Code: MSPSC12
Astronomy is the scientific study of stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other “celestial objects”. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern astronomy including its historical development, practical sky observations, telescopes, and detailed information on the planets and moons in our solar system. In addition, we will study the formation of exotic objects such as quasars, pulsars, black holes, and neutron stars within the context of the life cycle of stars and the origin and evolution of our universe. This course can be taken in either grade 11 or 12 and provides a Science 11/12 credit toward graduation.