ASTR 14 - Astrophotography and Imaging

    Recent Professors
    David E. Dunn
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.0Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in ASTR 2, 5, or 10
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASTR 14
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Basic principles and practices of astrophotography and image processing. Astronomical observations and data collection associated with the use of telescopes, binoculars, computers, cameras, and other related equipment. Development of observational techniques and data analysis procedures for the study of the outdoor sky with related indoor experiments and studies. Particular emphasis placed on quantitative and qualitative analysis of a variety of astronomical data collected with cameras. NOTE: About 5 nights of activities will be required. (CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:50pm