Astronomy on the Web
[ back to courses ]
Astronomy on the Web |
|
| A short course from North Birmingham College held at the Collingwood Centre late September and October 2002. This course aims to provide you with basic information about astronomy, and the skills you need to find out more using the Web. The course also includes demonstrations of the use of binoculars and small telescopes of differing types. This course is not about astrology! If you would like more details, please use the enquiry form! | ||
| Information Who is this course for? What will I learn? What do I need to know? Do I get a certificate? How much does it cost? How is my work assessed? -- Ask about the course |
Week by week Each session starts at 6pm and lasts for three hours including break. The start date and day of the week have yet to be finalised. Week 1: The constellation patterns and myths Week 2: Making a planisphere Week 3: Rising and setting Week 4: Scale model of the Solar System Week 5: Web search on a topic Week 6: Using a small telescope Week 7: Organising a family stargazing session |
Links Astronomy Information Sheets | Birmingham Sky Now | Sky at Night | Sky and Telescope | Astronomy Now | Window to the Universe | |
Last modified: 10th June 02 |
||