ASTRON 120 - Introduction to Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Djemoui Bouzidi, Leif H. Andersen, Marcus Asaro
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This is an introduction to astronomy, the ultimate adventure. Our very big universe can be described by a small set of knowable rules through a logical method called science, where the excitement of an evolving and sometimes violent universe of stars and galaxies is explored. Topics include the night sky, motions of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets, light, properties and life-cycles of stars with a detailed look at our Sun, galaxies, and the origin of the universe.
    Usually Held
    Thu 5:35pm–8:40pm