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In this course, you will learn:-
- You will have a better knowledge of the motion of the night sky at the end of this course.
- What is the best way to observe heavenly objects?
Syllabus:-
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Introduction to Astronomy
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Definitions
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Introduction to Astronomy questions
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Watching the night sky activity
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Introduction quiz
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Further reading, things to watch and sites to look at
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Starry Night software demonstration showing the ecliptic
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Getting started with Stellarium
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The Ecliptic as seen from outside the solar system
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Stellarium ecliptic and key functions
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Co-ordinate systems
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Star position questions
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Star position quiz
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Activity Recording positions of stars (Home observation exercise)
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Sidereal time
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Activity Sidereal time
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The Zodiac
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A matter of time activity
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Checking your star sign
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Check your star sign activity
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Phases of the Moon information
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Phases of the moon lecture
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Phases of the moon activity
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Retrograde motion lecture
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Retrograde motion activity
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Historical research questions
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General Astronomy questions
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Telescope information
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Making a telescope activity
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Celestial objects activity
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Southern region of sky activity
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Revision questions
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Revision answers
