Astronomy
Astronomy will teach you about the solar system and the universe beyond. The Chaffey astronomy department offers lecture and lab courses satisfying general education physical science requirements for associate degrees and transfer to 4-year colleges and universities. Students interested in a bachelor's or master's degrees in astronomy should complete a solid list of lower-division coursework in physics and math.
Contact
Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
| Name | Phone | Email Address |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Asaro | 909-652-7501 | marcus.asaro@chaffey.edu |
| Gueorgui D. Gueorguiev | 909-652-8284 | gueorgui.gueorguiev@chaffey.edu |
| Hugh Jackson | 909-652-7187 | hugh.jackson@chaffey.edu |
| Corinna Jobe | 909-652-8294 | corinna.jobe@chaffey.edu |
| Rashid Khan | 909-652-7984 | rashid.khan@chaffey.edu |
| Doug McElroy | 909-652-7043 | douglas.mcelroy@chaffey.edu |
| Fred Motta | 909-652-8293 | fred.motta@chaffey.edu |
| David Murphy | 909-652-7011 | david.murphy@chaffey.edu |
| Brent Neumann | 909-652-7268 | brent.neumann@chaffey.edu |
Courses
Astronomy 26 Stars and Galaxies (3)
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Class hours: 48-54 lecture
Grading: Letter grade only
Advisory: Completion of Math 410 is recommended.
Overview of the universe beyond our solar system. Understand stars and galaxies by
understanding the processes that shape them. Use observations from telescopes and
spacecraft, the scientific method, and basic physical concepts. Briefly consider relativity,
space-time, and the history and fate of the universe. 1911.00
Astronomy 35 Planets and the Solar System with Lab (4)
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Class hours: 48-54 lecture. 48-54 laboratory.
Grading: Letter grade only
Advisory: Completion of Math 410 is recommended.
Study of planets, moons and other bodies within solar systems. Using observations
from telescopes and spacecraft, the scientific method and basic concepts from physics,
geology, and other sciences to identify and explain formative processes and unique
characteristics. Laboratory activities include formulating a scientific
investigation; selecting the appropriate tools and methods of planetary science to
image, measure, and/or observe phenomena; analyzing data; identifying error; and reporting
results. 1911.00
Planetarium
Chaffey College installed state-of-the-art equipment in its renovated Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium in August 2018. The Digistar 6 planetarium system provides advanced multimedia full-dome projection of spectacular educational content for astronomy students, as well as the Chaffey community. Chaffey plans to use the system to create its own multimedia content, collaborate with other departments and eventually offer presentations to the public.
