ASTR A101 - Planetary Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Jessica Asbell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    An introduction to the solar system. The formation and properties of planets and their satellites, dwarf planets, and other minor bodies will be examined. Insights from interplanetary missions, the discovery of extrasolar planets, and the search extraterrestrial life will be discussed.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Wed 4:25pm–5:50pm