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It's hard to imagine something that's billions of years old. But the Universe is believed to be around 13 billion years old. So there's an endless amount of fascinating information to discover about planets, stars, comets, galaxies, meteors, asteroids and black holes, and so much more!
Start studying our Astronomy for Beginners course online today. Your friends and family will be astounded by your newfound knowledge of life and the universe.
Requisitos
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lecciones
Module 1: The Night Sky
- What is Astronomy?
- A brief history of Astronomy
- Branches of Astronomy
- Astronomical phenomena
- Basics of the Celestial Sphere
- Becoming an amateur sky watcher
- How to read the night sky
- Stargazing equipment
Module 2: The Moon And Planets
- Facts about the moon
- Lunar phases
- Observing the moon
- The planets of the solar system
- Planetary facts
- Identifying characteristics to observe planets
- Dwarf planets
Module 3: Meteors, Comets, And Asteroids
- Characteristics of meteors, comets, and asteroids
- Observing meteor showers
- Halley’s Comet and other famous cases
- Identifying “shooting stars” and other comets
- The dangers of Asteroids
- How to view evidence of asteroids in the night sky
Module 4: The Stars And Zodiac
- Facts about stars
- Star formation
- Star clusters and supernova
- Identifying the constellations
- The 13 Zodiac constellations
- Astronomy vs. Astrology
Module 5: A Greater Understanding Of The Universe
- Black holes
- The Milky Way
- Galaxies
- The Big Bang
- Extrasolar life forms
- Sighting mysterious activity in the night sky
Carrera
Who is this course for?
- Everyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the stars! It doesn't matter if you've never looked through a telescope, all you need is your curiosity to be able to start learning about the stars
- People with a curiosity of the solar system and how the universe works
- Students who want to become further educated in how the acts of the universe impact life on Earth
Posibilidades de carrera
After completing this course, you could:
- Explore an exciting career in astronomy
- Expand your scientific knowledge
- Host walks and talks on the sky at night
Certificados
Deberás completar cada módulo en su totalidad y responder a los exámenes al final de cada módulo del curso. Si tu tasa de aprobación supera el 55% en cada examen, estarás calificado para acceder a un certificado de consecución u otras opciones de acreditación para reconocer tu éxito.
La mayoría de nuestros cursos te otorgarán créditos a través de Educación Continua (CE) / Desarrollo Profesional Continuo (CPD). Los puntos CE/CPD son aceptados y reconocidos por entidades profesionales e instituciones académicas en Estados Unidos e internacionalmente.
Además, todos nuestros cursos están acreditados por el Consejo Internacional de Estándares Educativos en Línea (www.icoes.org) y la Asociación Internacional de Colegios de Carrera Privada (www.iapcc.org). Al completar con éxito un curso, los estudiantes pueden optar a adquirir un certificado ICOES que reconoce el éxito mediante esta institución externa.
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IOA Original
This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.
Introduction to Astronomy 
10627 estudiantes. Acreditación ICOES. Certificación IAPCC y CPD.
10627 estudiantes.
Acreditación ICOES.
Certificación IAPCC y CPD.
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It's hard to imagine something that's billions of years old. But the Universe is believed to be around 13 billion years old. So there's an endless amount of fascinating information to discover about planets, stars, comets, galaxies, meteors, asteroids and black holes, and so much more!
Start studying our Astronomy for Beginners course online today. Your friends and family will be astounded by your newfound knowledge of life and the universe.
Requisitos
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lecciones
Module 1: The Night Sky
- What is Astronomy?
- A brief history of Astronomy
- Branches of Astronomy
- Astronomical phenomena
- Basics of the Celestial Sphere
- Becoming an amateur sky watcher
- How to read the night sky
- Stargazing equipment
Module 2: The Moon And Planets
- Facts about the moon
- Lunar phases
- Observing the moon
- The planets of the solar system
- Planetary facts
- Identifying characteristics to observe planets
- Dwarf planets
Module 3: Meteors, Comets, And Asteroids
- Characteristics of meteors, comets, and asteroids
- Observing meteor showers
- Halley’s Comet and other famous cases
- Identifying “shooting stars” and other comets
- The dangers of Asteroids
- How to view evidence of asteroids in the night sky
Module 4: The Stars And Zodiac
- Facts about stars
- Star formation
- Star clusters and supernova
- Identifying the constellations
- The 13 Zodiac constellations
- Astronomy vs. Astrology
Module 5: A Greater Understanding Of The Universe
- Black holes
- The Milky Way
- Galaxies
- The Big Bang
- Extrasolar life forms
- Sighting mysterious activity in the night sky
Carrera
Who is this course for?
- Everyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered about the stars! It doesn't matter if you've never looked through a telescope, all you need is your curiosity to be able to start learning about the stars
- People with a curiosity of the solar system and how the universe works
- Students who want to become further educated in how the acts of the universe impact life on Earth
Posibilidades de carrera
After completing this course, you could:
- Explore an exciting career in astronomy
- Expand your scientific knowledge
- Host walks and talks on the sky at night
Creator
IOA Original
Expertise:
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.