ASTR 5L - Astronomical Observing Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Michael Hood, Kaoru Kamiya, Jonathan Conrad, Julie Bray-Ali, Scott Phelps, Priscilla Holguin Luna, Micol Christopher, Adrian Villalobos
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    20–28 students
    Difficulty
    6.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Winter 2027 Sections
    View Winter 2027 sections of ASTR 5L
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Practical experience in astronomy including use of telescopes and demonstrations in the college planetarium. Field trip or evening instructor lead observing sessions with the telescopes are required.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:30am–12:55pm, Sat 1:00pm–4:10pm, Thu 3:00pm–6:10pm, Tue Wed Thu 1:30pm–4:20pm