AST 1L - Astronomy Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    A. Vanden Heuvel, P. Moth, P. Deutschle, S. El-Jurf
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    27 students
    Credits
    1
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of AST 1L
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Laboratory course in astronomy that uses a combination of experiments, NASA data, and computer software to teach the basic principles and methods of modern astronomy. Students will make their own measurements and use astronomical data to identify objects in the night sky and to learn about the properties of light, telescopes, stars, and galaxies. A field trip to an observatory and extensive use of the digital Planetarium is included. Other: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AST-1 is required.
    Usually Held
    Tue 2:40pm–5:50pm, Fri 11:20am–2:30pm, Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm, Mon 2:40pm–5:50pm