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ASTRO 10000: Basic Concepts in Astronomy at Hunter College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Basic Concepts in Astronomy (ASTRO 10000) at Hunter College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 2 sections has an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Ying-Chih Chen and Tan Lee.

Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Ying-Chih Chen ranks chillest (Busy) and Tan Lee least chill (Brutal).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

About this course

This is an introductory, one-semester astronomy course designed for non-science majors. The approach in this course is to emphasize the ideas of Astronomy and a qualitative understanding of the physical processes that shape the Universe.

Best professors for ASTRO 10000 at Hunter, Fall 2026

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ASTRO 10000 sections, times and seats

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01-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
West Bldg W714
Ying-Chih ChenChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 2.8(23)Difficulty 3.5/5 · 47% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonClosed
02-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
West Bldg W714
Tan LeeChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.1(29)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 27% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonOpen

Questions about ASTRO 10000 at Hunter

Who teaches ASTRO 10000 at Hunter in Fall 2026?
Ying-Chih Chen and Tan Lee are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is ASTRO 10000 at Hunter hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.8 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a ASTRO 10000 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.