Astronomy

ASTRONOMY

This day-long astronomy course is designed for beginners. It balances cosmic scale theory, observational techniques, and hands-on activities, culminating in an evening stargazing session. Ideal for nature centers, community education, or amateur astronomy clubs, it requires no prior science background.

Course Schedule & Breakdown

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Scale of the Universe & Our Cosmic Address

We dive into the sheer scale of the cosmos, replacing regular numbers with scientific notation. Participants map our "cosmological address" (Earth → Solar System → Milky Way → Local Group → Universe) and learn to calculate distances using light-years and Astronomical Units (AU).