ERTH 102 - Observational Astronomy Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Sean Kelly, Javier Rivera, Aundrea Tavakkoly
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    32–64 students
    Difficulty
    6.4Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ERTH 102
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Emphasizes night-time observation of the stars, galaxies and constellations with real-time observations. Simulation programs are used to graphically examine astronomical phenomena. Celestial navigation, motions of the earth and moon, and study of the celestial sphere emphasized.
    Usually Held
    Mon 4:00pm–5:20pm, Thu 7:00pm–10:05pm, Tue 7:00pm–10:05pm, Wed 7:00pm–10:05pm