

Introduction to Astronomy An Online Astronomy Certification Course
Introduction to Astronomy
An Online Astronomy Certification Course
The basic astronomy course specifically designed to suit the students from 6th to 9th grade with the understanding of a basic science. The course will help you to deepen your passion towards pursuing the astronomy and also answer you small or big questions.
Goal: Leaner’s to engage in a marvel of the space exploration in a fun manner with the authentic dialogue with an educator, meaning engagement and with the reflective practice thought the quiz and a set of simple assignments.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learners understands the basics of astronomy
- Progression of course helps promote the critical thinking
- Understating the process of an innovation, writing a research paper
- Promote interest in the astronomy
- Learning the aspects of career in astronomy
Session |
Subject |
Subtopics |
Format |
Session One |
Planetary Travel |
Origin Of our Solar system Planets in Our Solar system Asteroids, meteors Comets |
30 mins Online Session, Followed by: 10 mins Q and A |
Session Two |
Basics Observational Astronomy |
Software’s Methods of observations Instruments (Choosing the equipment’s) Observation calendar |
30 mins Online Session, Followed by: 10 mins Q and A |
Session Three |
Lifecycle of Stars |
Lifecycle of the stars Nebula’s Clusters |
30 mins Online Session, Followed by: 10 mins Q and A |
Session Four |
Do aliens exists? |
Life on other planet Exoplanets Research on |
30 mins Online Session, Followed by: 10 mins Q and A |
Session Five |
The big questions |
Black holes Dark matter Dark energy |
30 mins Online Session, Followed by: 10 mins Q and A |
Session Six |
Origin of Universe |
The big bang theory Theories of universe Gravity |
30 mins Online Session, Followed by: 10 mins Q and A |
Session Seven |
How to become an astronomer? |
Career paths, Fields in Astronomy, Building portfolio, Publishing your paper, Professional courses |
30 mins Online Session, Followed by: 10 mins Q and A |
Rules:
- The question will be at the end of the 30 mins session. No comments or questions during the session
- The sessions will start on the pre-decided time. Any errors or delays due to connection will be communicated to the participants.
- The digital certificates will be awarded at the end of the course after completing the quiz and assignments.
Educator Profile:
Dr. Vikram London - Astronomer (FRAS)
- TEDx Speaker at American Embassy School
- 10 years’ experience of working in Astronomy & Space science Experiential Learning
- CO at of India’s First Astronomical Observatory and Space Science Centre
- Worked at World’s Largest Telescope, Hawaii, USA
- Fellow of Royal Astronomical Society, London
- Associate at International Astronomical Union, Paris
- Various national and international research publication and conference
- Member of Space generation advisory Council
- International Certification of NLP Practitioner
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About The Course
One Week Astronomy: Certificate Course for Astronomy Enthusiasts!
Course Coordinator: Dr.Vikram London
This course is aimed at astronomy enthusiasts and beginners. One of the main features of this course is the stress given for Positional, Conceptual and Observational aspects of astronomy. Further to ensure that students with inclination towards physics will also find the course sufficiently attractive, there are talks on astro-physics as well.
Successful participant will get an overview of astronomy and can take up further studies with Akashmita Astronomy Club to pursue this exciting field of science.
Venue: Online
Charges: Rs. 1250/- per person
Payment Link: https://imjo.in/mWMK5a
Eligibility: 5th to 12th Standard.
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