ASTR 25 OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY

3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ASTR 20
An introductory observational astronomy course covering various observational targets, tools, and methods, through actual observation and experimentation. Students will use college-owned telescopes to observe the sun, moon, planets, available comets, multiple stars, variable stars, and deep sky objects including nebulae and galaxies. Field trips required to fulfill the course objectives.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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