Astronomy Exploration: Discover the Wonders of the Universe
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The course is delivered through Janets’ online learning platform. The Introduction to Astronomy has no formal teaching deadlines, meaning you are free to complete the course at your own pace.
Course Modules
**Introduction to Astronomy**
Module 01: Basics of Astronomy
- What is Astronomy?
- History
- Pre-history
- 1600 B.C.
- 1580
- 1600's
- 1620's
- 1680's
- Astronomical Phenomena
- Lunar Eclipse
- Nova & Supernova
- Comet
- Summary
Module 02: Stargazing
- The Celestial Sphere
- The Constellations
- Stellar Magnitudes
- The Celestial Coordinate System
- Stargazing Equipment
- Naked Eye View
- Keeping a Log
- Dark adaption
- Binocular
- Reason for Using Binocular
- Telescope Optics
- Telescopes & Mounts
- Navigating the Night Sky
- Summary
*The Moon and Planets*
Module 03: The Moon
- The Moon: Earth's Natural Satellite
- Moon's Profile
- Moon's Orbit
- Formation of the Earth's Moon
- Facts about the Moon
- Observing the Moon
- What Galileo Saw
- Observing the Lunar Surface
- When to Observe
- Landscape Feature of the Moon
- Summary
Module 04: The Planets
- The Planets of the Solar System
- The Solar System
- Earth: The Home Planet
- Mars: Unveiling Red Planet Mysteries
- Jupiter: The King of the Planets
- Neptune: The Outermost Planet
- Identifying Characteristics to Observe Planets
- Observing Mercury
- Observing Venus
- Observing Mars
- Observing Jupiter
- How to Use Filters
- Dwarf Planet
- Summary
*Meteors, Comets, Asteroids, Star and the Zodiac*
Module 05: Meteor & Meteorites
- What are Meteor & Meteorites
- Identifying Meteorites
- The Bombardment of Earth
- Cosmic Collisions
- Where Do Meteors Come From?
- Meteor Showers
- Meteorite Types
- Summary
Module 06: Asteroids
- What is Asteroids
- Naming an Asteroid
- Types of Asteroids
- Asteroid Groups and Families
- Near-Earth Asteroids
- The Danger of Asteroids
- Asteroids in Night's Sky
- Summary
Module 07: Comets
- Anatomy of a Comet
- A Tale of Two Tails
- Where do Comets Come from?
- Meteor vs Comets
- Halley's Comet
- Halley's in History
- Discovery of Halley's Recurrence
- Observing Halley's Comet
- Other Famous Comet
- Summary
- Assessment
Module 08: Stars and the Zodiac
- Fact about Star
- Stars as creators
- Star Formation
- Small Star
- Massive stars
- Star clusters
- Globular Clusters
- Open clusters
- Identifying the constellations
- Lyra
- Orion
- Ursa Major
- Ursa Minor
- The 13 Zodiac constellations
- Astronomy vs Astrology
- Summary
*A Greater Understanding of Cosmos*
Module 09: Galaxy, the Milky Way & Black Holes
- Galaxy
- Taking Galactic Inventory
- Observing Galaxies
- Shapes of Galaxies
- Galaxy Networks
- The Milky Way: Our Home Galaxy
- Milky Way fact
- A Galactic Tour
- Forming the Milky Way Galaxy
- Black Holes
- What is Black Hole
- How does a Black Hole F orm and Evolve?
- Summary
Module 10: The Big Bang & Extra-terrestrial Life Forms
- The Big Bang
- The Beginning
- From the Big Bang to Now
- The First Galaxies
- Galaxy Evolution
- What Came Before the Big Bang?
- Extraterrestrial Life Forms
- The existence of extraterrestrial life
- The search for extraterrestrial life
- Mysterious activity ( Write concisely in points & Chronological order for ufo sighting & Abduction)
- Summary
*Fate of the Universe*
Module 11: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, the Multiverse
- Inflation
- Dark Energy
- Dark Matter
- Keeping the Universe Together
- Dark Matter & The Universe
- The Multiverse
- Summary
Module 12: How the Universe Might End
- The Big Rip
- The Big Freeze
- The Big Crunch
- The Big Slurp
- Summary
Method of Assessment
To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course.
After successfully passing the course exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate as proof of your expertise.
Certification
All students who successfully complete the course can instantly download their free e-certificate. You can also purchase a hard copy of the certificate, which will be delivered by post for £9.99.
Who is this course for?
The course is ideal for those who are interested or already working in this sector.
Requirements
No prior qualifications are needed for Learners to enrol on this course.
Career path
This Introduction to Astronomy course will assist you to get your desired job in the relevant field. The course will also progress your career, regardless of your present job status.
Questions and answers
What's the actual duration of this Astronomy Course?
Answer:Hi Adrianna, Good morning. The approximate 'Astronomy' course duration is 06 hours if you want to finish at one go. However, you will get one-year access to the course upon purchasing. Therefore, you can complete it anytime within a year. Stay Safe.
This was helpful.How soon can I finish this Astronomy Training?
Answer:Hi Dani, Good morning. The approximate 'Astronomy' course duration is 06 hours if you want to finish at one go. However, you will get one-year access to the course upon purchasing. Therefore, you can complete it anytime within a year. Stay Safe.
This was helpful.What's the assessment method of this Astronomy course?
Answer:Hi Allie, Good morning. There will be two exams after completing the 'Astronomy' course. A mock and a final exam. Both will be in MCQ based. Stay Safe.
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