AST 195
Introductory Astronomy Lab
Jefferson Community and Technical College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Involves performance of exercises in both planetary and stellar astronomy, including Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion and Newton's Laws of Motion. Examines the functions and limitations of different types of telescopes and mounts. Includes observation of the sun, moon, planets, binaries, galaxies, and nebulae. Lab: 1.0 (30 Contact Hours).
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
55L1
12 openSeats: 12/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 10:20 – 11:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- DT- CSD (I) Room 116 116
- Instructor
- Chad Howard
Section notes
Prerequisite or concurrent: 101AST or 191 AST or 192AST. It is recommended that lab be taken the same semester as 191AST or 192AST lecture. Lab requires some evening observations. Lecture plus lab fulfills Natural Science with lab requirement for non-science majors.; Instructional method: IP; BP
57L1
10 openSeats: 10/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM- Days & times
- Fr · 12:00 – 1:15 PM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- SW-Social Science (C) Room 104 104
- Instructor
- Chad Howard
Section notes
Prerequisite or concurrent: 101AST or 191 AST or 192AST. It is recommended that lab be taken the same semester as 191AST or 192AST lecture. Lab requires some evening observations. Lecture plus lab fulfills Natural Science with lab requirement for non-science majors.; Instructional method: IP; BP