ASTRONOMY | FALL 2016
ASTRONOMY
For course details, please see the Astronomy web page at http://www.cabrillo.
edu/~rnolthenius/
ASTRO 3 Solar System Astronomy
Presents a survey of the sun, planets, asteroids, comets, and the growing list of
new solar systems around other stars for non-science majors. Recommended
Preparation: MATH 154.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU;UC
Section DaysTimes
Units Instructor Room
93116 MW9:30AM-10:50AM 3.00 R.Nolthenius 806
93117 T 2:45PM-5:50PM3.00R.Nolthenius454
ASTRO 7 Planetary Climate Science
Applies scientific principles to explain planetary atmospheres, climate in general
and Earth’s climate in particular, including current climate change causes and
effects. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for MATH 154.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU;UC
Section DaysTimes
Units Instructor Room
93118 W 6:00PM-9:05PM 3.00 R.Nolthenius806
ASTRO 8A Observational Astronomy
Involves observatory lab projects on stars, planets, the moon, galaxies, and in-class labs
and demos on cloudy nights. Hybrid Requisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in
ASTRO 3 or ASTRO 4 or ASTRO 7. Recommended Preparation: MATH 154.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU;UC
Section DaysTimes
Units Instructor Room
93119 T 7:15PM-10:20PM1.00 R.Nolthenius 705
ASTRO 9A Astrophotography
Covers photographic theory and practice at Cabrillo Observatory using telescopes
and computers to image and optimize deep sky photo projects.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU
ASTRO 9C Astrophotography
Builds on skills from ASTRO 9A and 9B using more creative and advanced
techniques: experimental testing, high magnification photography, and videocam
planetary imaging. Prerequisite: ASTRO 9B.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU
Section
94981
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Days
M
M
Times
7:15PM-8:05PM
8:15PM-10:20PM
Units
1.50
Instructor
R.Nolthenius
R.Nolthenius
Room
705
705
ASTRO 25 Field Astronomy in the California
Mountains
Studies physical and evolutionary processes of galaxies and stars, and relates the
evolution of stars to the formation and evolution of planets at dark-sky mountain
campsites.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU
Section
94982
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Date
10/1
10/7
10/8
10/9
10/29
Days
S
F
S
Su
S
Times
Units Instructor
9:00AM-3:30PM
1.00 R.Nolthenius
5:00PM-11:59PM
R.Nolthenius
10:00AM-11:05PM
R.Nolthenius
9:00AM-11:15AM
R.Nolthenius
5:30PM-6:20PM
R.Nolthenius
Room
706
OFFCAM
OFFCAM
OFFCAM
706
Meets 4 weeks 10/1-10/29. First meeting Saturday 10/1. Field trip 10/7-10/9. Final exam
Saturday 10/29 on campus, see instructor for options. Car camping and hiking required.
Students are requested to pay a $10 camping fee by the first meeting. Please consult the
instructor if special arrangements for payment are needed, or the incidental fees for the
course are a barrier to your participation. See Instructor’s webpage for Astro 25 for full
details and instructions on making payment. Students failing to make these arrangements
may be dropped from the course. Transportation and camping gear are the student’s
responsibility.
Section DaysTimes
Units Instructor Room
94979 M 7:15PM-8:05PM 1.50 R.Nolthenius705
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M 8:15PM-10:20PM
R.Nolthenius 705
ASTRO 9B Astrophotography
Builds on ASTRO 9A, and includes more advanced digital and video imaging
projects, and additional image processing software. Prerequisite: ASTRO 9A.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU
Section DaysTimes
Units Instructor Room
94980 M 7:15PM-8:05PM 1.50 R.Nolthenius705
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M 8:15PM-10:20PM
R.Nolthenius 705
Indicates open entry classes - open through the 12th week of instruction.
Indicates writing factor classes.
Indicates Honors classes. Indicates multicultural classes.
Indicates some sections are taught in a distance education format. Information about all textbooks can be found on http://www.cabrillobooks.net/.
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