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Astro Course

Astro Course
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country

What will I learn?

This course provides a focused, hands-on approach to studying stars, planets, and the night sky using actual observations and data analysis. Participants will master orbital mechanics, star brightness, spectral analysis, sky coordinates, telescope handling, imaging techniques, and introductory photometry, utilising reliable online databases and software. You will also learn to create engaging student exercises, evaluate progress with straightforward techniques, and manage beginner observatory sessions with assurance.

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Develop skills

  • Plan effective observatory sessions by selecting targets and timing around moon phases and weather.
  • Conduct small-telescope laboratory activities, including guiding measurements, record-keeping, and uncertainty estimation.
  • Analyse authentic astronomical data such as light curves, perform basic photometry, and verify errors.
  • Utilise professional tools like Gaia, AAVSO, SIMBAD, FITS viewers, and ephemeris calculators.
  • Develop and evaluate educational outreach with tailored activities, assessment rubrics, and concept tests.

Suggested summary

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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