ASTRO 3 - Solar System Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Richard A. Nolthenius
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    70 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Presents a survey of the sun, planets, asteroids, comets, and the growing list of new solar systems around other stars for non-science majors. Additional topics include principles of scientific reasoning, applications to the structure and evolution of planetary systems, and methods astronomers use to discover and study other solar systems. May be offered in a distance-learning format.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:00pm–9:05pm, Mon Wed 9:40am–11:00am