San Diego State University Department of Astronomy

San Diego State University is the only institution in the California State University system that offers an independent bachelor’s degree in astronomy. The Astronomy department is a close-knit community where students learn to collect astronomical observations, conduct scientific research, and gain leadership experience through outreach activities. An hour from downtown San Diego, nestled in the mountains of the Cleveland National Forest, lies SDSU’s Mount Laguna Observatory.

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San Diego State University is the only institution in the California State University system that offers an independent bachelor’s degree in astronomy. The Astronomy department is a close-knit community where students learn to collect astronomical observations, conduct scientific research, and gain leadership experience through outreach activities. An hour from downtown San Diego, nestled in the mountains of the Cleveland National Forest, lies SDSU’s Mount Laguna Observatory.

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