ASTR 12 - Astronomy Observational Lab

    Recent Professors
    Keith Waxman, Justin Stevick, Nick Provenzano, Laura Sparks
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in ASTR 3 OR ASTR 4 OR ASTR 42.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASTR 12
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Observational laboratory in astronomy. Students will utilize small aperture telescopes, binoculars, star charts and planispheres. Constellation identification and terrestrial and celestial coordinate systems will be introduced. Short exposure and deep sky astrophotography will be conducted. In the case of inclement weather, students will utilize the planetarium, classroom, or computer lab to perform required labs.
    Usually Held
    Fri 4:00pm–11:59pm, Sat 12:00am–12:50am, Sat 4:00pm–11:59pm, Sun 12:00am–12:50am