Astronomy, Minor - CEPS, UNH

What is astronomy?

The astronomy minor introduces students to the fundamentals of astronomy and astrophysics. You’ll learn about planets, stars, galaxies, the universe and the tools of the modern astronomer, including telescopes to study electromagnetic radiation from space. You’ll explore topics in modern astrophysics such as the formation, evolution and graveyard of stars, including white dwarfs and black holes. You’ll continue on to study the nature and evolution of galaxies and the structure of the universe.With a minor in astronomy, you can bring enhanced understanding of the universe to your future career or graduate studies, inside or outside the sciences.

Why study astronomy at UNH?

We have two flavors of the minor, one for those also getting a physics degree, and another for students outside of the physics major. You’ll have many research opportunities with faculty and research scientists associated with the Department of Physics & Astronomy, working on projects funded by NASA, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies and organizations. You’ll learn how to approach, analyze and solve complex problems as you develop new technologies, methods and theories that will prepare you for a range of careers in research, engineering and education.

Potential career areas

• Aerospace engineering
• Astrobiology
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Physics
• Physics teacher
• Planetary sciences
• Science writer
• Space sciences