Associate of Science - Astronomy

San Antonio College (Alamo Colleges)

Astronomy is the study of the universe beyond Earth’s atmosphere, including the solar system, stars and galaxies. It’s both an ancient and a modern science that examines the origins of the universe, Earth’s place in the cosmos, and humanity’s future in space. Drawing from mathematics, physics and chemistry, you’ll develop an understanding of the motions of celestial objects, basic principles of light and spectroscopy, similarities and differences between the worlds of the solar system, the evolution of stars and galaxies, the origins and expansion of the universe and the habitability of other worlds. You’ll also discover astronomy’s connection to many aspects of human culture.