ASTRON 12 Astronomy Observational Lab 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. Prerequisites: Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in ASTRON 3; OR ASTRON 4; OR ASTRON 5 Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for MATH150A; Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 Transferability: CSU; UC  Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Fee: $12.00 Grading Type: Grade or P/NP Sections listed are for

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books 8085   17.83 hours per week Waxman K Stevick J Lark Hall, Santa Rosa Campus 2039 1.00 Ended 40 37 3 06/19-07/05 To Be Arranged     The first meeting for the above section will be on Wednesday 6/19 from 4-6pm in Rm 2039, Lark Hall. Attendance is mandatory during the entire first class meeting unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructors. The above section then meets from 3pm-midnight on Thursday 6/20 and Friday 6/21 in Rm 2039, Lark Hall, and 5pm-2am on Saturday 6/22 at Lake Sonoma Observing site. Class will also meet from 5pm-2am on 6/27-6/29 (Thursday night- Saturday night) at a Lake Sonoma observing site. Students are responsible for their own transportation to each class meeting. There will be an optional course meeting on Friday 7/5 from 12-12:30pm in Rm. 2039, Lark Hall. 8669   17.83 hours per week Waxman K Fielder J Stevick J Lark Hall, Santa Rosa Campus 2039 1.00 Ended 40 38 2 07/24-08/09 To Be Arranged     The first meeting for the above section will be on Wednesday 7/24 from 4-6pm in Rm 2039, Lark Hall. Attendance is mandatory during the entire first class meeting unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructors. The above section then meets from 3pm-midnight on Thursday 7/25 and Friday 7/26 in Rm 2039, Lark Hall, and 5pm-2am on Saturday 7/27 at Lake Sonoma Observing site. Class will also meet from 5pm-2am on 8/1-8/3 (Thursday night- Saturday night) at a Lake Sonoma observing site. Students are responsible for their own transportation to each class meeting. There will be an optional course meeting on Friday 8/9 from 12-12:30pm in Rm. 2039, Lark Hall.