ASTRON-> ASTRON 2: Planetary Astronomy
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating subject of astronomy with an emphasis on the study of the Earth and the other planets in the solar system. Topics covered include the motions of the sky, a survey of the history of astronomy from the Greeks to Einstein, phases of the moon, eclipses, gravity, the formation of the solar system, the Earth, Terrestrial and Jovian planets, their moons, asteroids, meteoroids, comets and a discussion of extrasolar planets around other stars.
- Prerequisites:None
- Credits:3 units
- Notes:Transfer: UC,CSU;
IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, non-lab);
Cal-GETC Area 5A (Physical Sciences, non-lab);
Formerly ASTRON 1B.
Spring 2025
- Th 12:45 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | Michael Schwartz | Math & Sci Building 320ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1270Math & Sci Building 320
- ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Nicholas Ferraro | OnlineASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1271Online
- ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Nicholas Ferraro | OnlineASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1272Online
Summer 2025
- ARRANGE-9Hours | Ahmed Salama | OnlineASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1075Online
- ARRANGE-9Hours | Ahmed Salama | OnlineASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1076Online
Fall 2025
- M 8 a.m.-11:05 a.m. | Ahmed Salama | Math & Sci Building 320ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1261Math & Sci Building 320
- ARRANGE-3Hours | Michael Schwartz | OnlineASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1262Online
- ARRANGE-3Hours | Michael Schwartz | OnlineASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1263Online
- ARRANGE-3Hours | Michael Schwartz | OnlineASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1264Online