Astro Course
Astronomy Observation Course equips physics teachers and enthusiasts with hands-on skills to connect classroom theory on gravity, stars, and data to real night sky observations. Through simple tools, measurements, and projects mimicking professional observatories, you will achieve reliable, research-quality outcomes while confidently planning and running sessions under various sky conditions.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to studying stars, planets, and the night sky using actual observations and data analysis. Participants will master orbits, star brightness, light spectra, sky coordinates, telescope handling, imaging techniques, and basic light measurements with reliable online resources. You will create engaging learning activities, evaluate progress simply, and lead effective small-group stargazing sessions.
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Develop skills
- Plan stargazing sessions by selecting targets and timing around moon phases and weather.
- Conduct hands-on telescope activities, including data logging and error estimation.
- Process astronomical data like light curves, photometry, and uncertainty analysis.
- Operate key tools such as Gaia, AAVSO, SIMBAD, FITS viewers, and orbit predictors.
- Develop and evaluate educational activities with rubrics and concept checks.
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