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Discover a range of astronomy courses at the Royal Observatory
Introduction to Astronomy
This six-week course offers an engaging introduction to astronomy for people with no prior knowledge. Participants will explore the subject from historical, scientific, and practical perspectives with an expert from the Royal Observatory.
Dates: 4 January – 8 February 2022 | 22 February – 29 March 2022
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Age: Suitable for age 18+
Location: Royal Observatory Greenwich, Astronomy Centre
Admission: £96 for a six-week course
URL: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory/introduction-astronomy
Introduction to Astrophotography (Online)
This online six-week course will introduce participants to astrophotography and provide the basic knowledge, skills and techniques needed to create images of space. It will explore how night-time photography is different to daytime and how, with a few key ideas and practice, it is possible to create amazing images of space.
Dates: 3 January – 7 February 2022 | 21 February – 28 March 2022
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Age: Suitable for age 18+
Location: Online via Zoom
Admission: £96 for a six-week course
URL: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory-online/introduction-astrophotography
Introduction to Astrophysics
Our Introduction to Astrophysics course is for people with some prior knowledge of astronomy and a great deal of curiosity: it is an ideal follow-on for those who have studied Introduction to Astronomy, but can also be studied independently. The course covers Solar System exploration, exoplanets, dark matter and dark energy, cosmology, and the Big Bang.
Dates: 4 January – 8 February 2022
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Age: Suitable for age 18+
Location: Royal Observatory Greenwich, Astronomy Centre
Admission: £96 for a six-week course
URL: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory/introduction-astrophysics
Amateur Astronomy for Beginners
Amateur Astronomy for Beginners provides information on everything from how to choose and use telescopes, to identifying targets and planning observing activities. While this course may be studied independently without prior knowledge, it is also an ideal follow-on course for those who have attended the Introduction to Astronomy course.
Dates: 22 February – 29 March 2022
Time: 19.00 – 21.00
Age: Suitable for age 18+
Location: Royal Observatory Greenwich, Astronomy Centre
Admission: £96 for a six-week course
URL: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory/amateur-astronomy-beginners
Foundation of Astrophysics
The Foundation Astrophysics programme provides people with the opportunity to study a number of topics in astronomy at foundation degree level. These courses require knowledge of basic science and algebra. The first ten-week module was on the physics of stars, from their formation to their demise. This second module explores our current understanding of galaxies, beginning with the structure and makeup of the Milky Way and the various stellar populations inside our galaxy. The nature of open clusters, globular clusters, and the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy are also covered. Lastly, the syllabus explores the classification, distances and observation of other galaxies and various types of active galactic nuclei as well as galaxy formation. Note: Students who are currently enrolled in the Foundation Astrophysics course will have priority over new students.
Dates: 30 November 2021 – 1 March 2022
Time: 18.30 – 21.00
Age: Suitable for age 18+
Location: Royal Observatory Greenwich, Astronomy Centre
Admission: £200 per module
URL: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/royal-observatory/foundation-astrophysics