Astronomy
Claremont, USA
Course
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Astronomy program offers you an in-depth study of celestial phenomena, covering various aspects of modern astronomy. You’ll explore topics like astrophysics, planetary science, and observational techniques. This program encourages hands-on research and the use of advanced technologies to engage with the universe in meaningful ways.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as astronomers, astrophysicists, or research scientists. Opportunities exist in academia, government agencies, planetariums, and research institutions, where you can contribute to our understanding of space and its mysteries.
Students with an interest in astronomy or in astrophysics may take courses in the astronomy program with the physics departments at Harvey Mudd College and Pomona College. As part of the astronomy program, the participating colleges maintain facilities at the Table Mountain Observatory, located about one hour from campus in the San Gabriel Mountains. Equipment includes a 40-inch telescope with a photometer, CCD camera, IR camera, and CCD spectrograph. No major in astronomy is available at The Claremont Colleges; normally interested students major in physics.
