ASTRO 130 - Astronomy Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Paul Sasse, Jean Chiar, Andrew Vanden-Heuvel
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    7.8Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    ASTRO 110 - The Visible Universe ASTRO-110 or 120 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent
    2027SP Sections
    View 2027SP sections of ASTRO 130
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This laboratory course will involve the study of the fundamentals of astronomy and will include investigations of the sun, moon, planets, stars, and galaxies. Students attending in-person classes on the Pleasant Hill campus will use telescopes and other instruments and/or computer simulations to make measurements and gather data. Students attending online classes will use computer simulations to make measurements and gather data. Students will analyze data they have collected as well as that collected by others.
    Usually Held
    Thu 2:30pm–5:40pm