Despite its pedigree as the oldest of sciences, astronomy remains a vital discipline in the modern era. Space probes extend humanity’s reach as well as its gaze beyond the boundaries of earth, sending back information about our celestial neighbors. New discoveries are being made literally every day in the field, as astronomers look out into space and back into time using a wide variety of observational and computational tools. This is not unusual for science in the “information age”, but what sets astronomy apart from many other sciences is its accessibility to non-scientists.
The goals of the Astronomy Program at Austin Community College are:
- To provide students with classes in introductory astronomy suitable for transfer to satisfy the science requirements of four-year institutions;
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills required to understand and appreciate basic ideas of astronomy, to pursue astronomy as lifelong learners, and to think critically as scientifically aware citizens.
The Astronomy Program has a strong, experienced, and dedicated faculty that teaches a dynamic and engaging subject. Take a class and discover the universe!
Link to Astronomy course descriptions.
Read the Transfer Guide for ACC Astronomy courses.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT SPACE?
THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN COOPERATION WITH NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO HAVE PUBLISHED A 10 QUESTION QUIZ. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND BE INSPIRED. NPR & U.S. SPACE & ROCKET CENTER
NASA'S EYES
EXPLORE AND UNDERSTAND REAL NASA DATA IN A FUN AND INTERACTIVE WAY. YOU CAN ALSO EXPLORE NASA 3-D MODELS. https://science.nasa.gov/eyes/
DONT MISS THE BEAVER MOON
VISIT THE NASA BLOG!
Microgravity Group
Interested in the Austin Community College NASA Microgravity Group? See what some previous ACC students have done. See the NASA website for more information on the program.
STEM Scholarships
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science) scholarship opportunities are available for eligible full-time students who are pursuing degrees in specific fields. Find out more about ACC Scholarships.
Star Party News
Our next Star Party event time and dates will be announced soon. Link to read about past events.