An Introduction to Astronomy

Next course commences in Autumn 2020 – dates TBC 

The main aim of this course is to develop a firm working knowledge of the major themes of astronomy and an ability to identify all the most prominent night-sky objects. During the course you will learn about:

• The planets and the solar system – our neighbours in space! The birth of the solar system; our star the sun; life (?) on Mars; oceans and volcanoes on Jupiter’s moons; and acid rain on Venus…
• The Stars: What is a star? How do they shine? Chart their birth, life and (often spectacular!) death.
• The big bang!: the history and future of the universe.
• Black holes and white dwarfs – always a favourite!
• Galaxies and the structure of the Universe
• Choosing and using a telescope.
• What to observe and when – learning your way around the night sky.
• Gravity, time travel and Einstein!
• Life in the Universe…?? !

The course runs on consecutive Tuesday evenings, 7-9 pm, and is seven weeks in duration:

Tutorial dates –  for prime-time viewing of the Night Sky:

TBC

Fee for the full course  £99 per person

Email:   nick@astronomyforall.co.uk to reserve your place…

or ring the centre:    01253 772974