ASTR 15 - The Solar System

    Recent Professors
    D. Trelawny
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a descriptive introduction to the origin, evolution, and current state of the solar system. The topics in this course include the history of astronomy; the Sun and its role within the solar system; the origins and characteristics of planets, satellites, ring systems, dwarf planets, comets, asteroids, and other interplanetary debris; and Kepler's laws of planetary motion. The discussion of current interplanetary missions and exoplanetary systems around other stars will also be included. There may be optional field trips. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
    Usually Held
    Fri 11:00am–2:05pm, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm