Course Description:

Reinforces principles and techniques of observational astronomy through the use of telescopes, star charts, and other common devices to observe and measure positions. Includes locating the moon, constellations, planets, stars, and other galactic and extragalactic sources. Prerequisites: AST M01 or concurrent enrollment. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

Meets General Ed Areas:

Cal-GETC Area 5C: Laboratory Science, CSU Area B3: Laboratory Activity, IGETC Area 5C: Science Laboratory, VCCCD GE Area 5: Natural Sciences

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Prerequisites:

AST M01 or concurrent enrollment.

Section Information as of 12-JUL-2026 10:07:47 PM

• CRN: 37356
• Instructor: Franklin, Doug
• Section Corequisites: NONE
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
• Course Materials: Moorpark College Bookstore

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