Astro Course
Astronomy Essentials Course equips physics educators with practical skills to bridge classroom theory and real sky observations. Master gravity, stellar physics, and data handling through telescope work, measurements, and projects that deliver research-quality outcomes for engaging teaching.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a focused, hands-on guide to stars, planets, and the night sky using actual observations and data analysis. You'll cover orbits, brightness, spectra, sky coordinates, telescopes, imaging techniques, and introductory photometry, utilising reliable online resources. Create engaging student activities, evaluate progress simply, and lead confident night sky sessions.
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Develop skills
- Plan effective observatory sessions by selecting targets and timing around moon phases and weather.
- Conduct hands-on small-telescope activities, including data logging and uncertainty estimation.
- Analyse authentic astronomical data like light curves, photometry, and error assessments.
- Operate professional tools such as Gaia, AAVSO, SIMBAD, FITS viewers, and planetary ephemerides.
- Develop and evaluate educational outreach with tailored activities, rubrics, and concept checks.
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