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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.

Conditions requises

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.

Leçons

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

Carrière

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

Opportunités de carrière

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

Certification

Vous devrez suivre chaque leçon dans son intégralité et répondre aux examens à la fin de chaque module de cours. Si votre taux de réussite dépasse 55 % à chaque examen, vous avez alors droit à un certificat de réussite ou à d'autres options d'accréditation pour reconnaître votre réussite.

La plupart de nos cours vous rapporteront des crédits via la formation continue (CE) / le développement professionnel continu (CPD). Les points CE/CPD sont acceptés et reconnus par les organismes membres professionnels et les établissements universitaires aux États-Unis et dans le monde.

Tous les cours sont accrédités par l'International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) et l'Association internationale des collèges privés d'enseignement professionnel (www.iapcc.org). Lorsqu'ils terminent avec succès un cours, les étudiants peuvent choisir d'acheter un certificat ICOES reconnaissant la réussite auprès de cette institution tierce.

Creator

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

10636 étudiants. Accrédité par ICOES. Certifié par IAPCC et CPD.

10636 étudiants.
Accrédité par ICOES.
Certifié par IAPCC et CPD.

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