Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionOffers a presentation of the methods and techniques used by astronomers to determine the nature of the universe. This course uses some very basic mathematics and can be taken by non-science and/or science majors. When taken together with either ASTRON 001 or ASTRON 010 or ASTRON 011, a student's 'science with a lab' transfer and graduation requirement is met. Topics covered in ASTRON 005 include star names, asterisms and constellations, sky motion, planet motion, orbital motion, stellar brightness, stellar spectrum, crater formation, star clusters, galaxies, and deep sky objects. An important part of the course involves working with and learning the operation of astronomical instruments and equipment including celestial globes, astrolabes, azimuth sundials, astronomical binoculars, and computer-controlled telescopes. 