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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 320
    ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1270
    Math & Sci Building 320
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Nicholas Ferraro | Online
    ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1271
    Online
  • ARRANGE-6.5Hours | Nicholas Ferraro | Online
    ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1272
    Online

Summer 2025

  • ARRANGE-9Hours | Ahmed Salama | Online
    ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1075
    Online
  • ARRANGE-9Hours | Ahmed Salama | Online
    ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1076
    Online

Fall 2025

  • M 8 a.m.-11:05 a.m. | Ahmed Salama | Math & Sci Building 320
    ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1261
    Math & Sci Building 320
  • ARRANGE-3Hours | Michael Schwartz | Online
    ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1262
    Online
  • ARRANGE-3Hours | Michael Schwartz | Online
    ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1263
    Online
  • ARRANGE-3Hours | Michael Schwartz | Online
    ASTRON-> ASTRON 2-1264
    Online