ASTRO 25 - Field Astronomy in the California Mountains

    Recent Professors
    Richard A. Nolthenius
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    1
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Studies physical and evolutionary processes of galaxies and stars, and relates the evolution of stars to the formation and evolution of planets at dark-sky mountain campsites. On-campus session followed by a weekend camping trip. May be offered in a distance-learning format.
    Usually Held
    Fri 7:00pm–11:50pm, Sat 7:00pm–7:50pm, Sat 8:00am–11:50pm, Sun 8:35am–10:55am