TransfermaticASTR at Merced College

    ASTR 01L - Introductory Astronomy Lab

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    Credits
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    Prerequisite
    Take ASTR-01; Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A and MATH-62 MATH-61 or MATH-C is advised.
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018"> Ends Summer 2026. Effective Fall 2026, ASTR-C1001L replaces ASTR-01L </b></font><br> This is a basic course in astronomy providing laboratory experience and opportunity for observation of the night sky. Specific topics include observations of the solar system and deep sky objects, time studies, planetary motions, telescopes and their applications, spectroscopy, and basic calculations of the astronomer.