ASTR 4 - Solar System Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Marek Cichanski, Srikar Srinath, Rachel Mastrapa, Caitlin Marie Kepple, Eric Peterson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ASTR 4
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course analyzes the physical principles, logic, and development of solar system astronomy from ancient times through the present. It also examines earth and sky relationships, exploration of the solar system by spacecraft and earth-based methods, similarities and differences between Earth and other planets, theories of the origin of our planetary system, and properties of other stars' planetary systems. The course includes multimedia planetarium demonstrations.
    Usually Held
    Tue 1:30pm–3:45pm, Mon 1:30pm–3:45pm, Mon 4:00pm–6:15pm, Thu 1:30pm–3:45pm