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An introduction to astronomy - we will learn how to navigate the night sky, identifying planets and constellations; we wil lalso explore ways in which to approach astrononmy using the latest technology.
What will we cover?
- The night sky - The solar system - Stars, nebulae, galaxies - Telescopes, planispheres, stargazing Apps - Exoplanets.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Recognise constellations - Pick out planets in the night sky - Decide on appropriate equipment e.g. binoculars, telescope, Apps. - Broadly outline the scale of the universe and its contents - Identify books to buy, societies to join and possible other courses to take.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course and is open to all. No prior knowledge of the subject is required. However, you will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course and be willing to participate in discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught in a number of different ways including presentations with visual examples, discussions and group work.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Bring a notepad and paper. There will be no additional costs for the course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HS316 Science Friday Lates with Radmila Topalovic: Navigating the Night Sky: Autumn/Winter HS321 When stars collapse: the physics of black holes, from small to supermassive HS326 Science Friday Lates with Radmila Topalovic: Navigating the Night Sky: Spring/Summer HS293 Astrophysics: an introduction HS004 Cosmology: a study of the Universe HS313 The Search for Life Beyond Earth HS349 Science Friday Lates: Parallel Universes - Interpretations, Experiments & Developments.
Rad heads up Science & Engineering at Kaplan International College in London Bridge, having spent more than seven years at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich developing and delivering world-class education programmes. She holds a degree in Physics with Astrophysics and a PhD in Astrochemistry, and has taught physics, maths and astronomy for almost ten years. Her biggest passions are quantum physics and astrobiology. https://twitter.com/Rad_T
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