ASTR 3 - ASTRONOMY: THE SOLAR SYSTEM

    Recent Professors
    A. Vanden Heuvel, M. Kemp Blaney, D. Carico
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    15–40 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
    This is a survey course designed to introduce the science of astronomy with an emphasis on the solar system. This course covers aspects of archaeoastronomy, telescope optics, prominent scientists, the sun, planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, solar system exploration, and extrasolar planets. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AUTO) NOTE: Students must provide their own hand tools for technical classes in the Diesel Technology and Automotive Technology majors in order to complete required course objectives.