Introduction to Astronomy

Introduction to Astronomy
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10639 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.

Introduction to Astronomy Online Course

It's difficult to conceive of something that is centuries old. However, the known universe is said to have an age of around 13 billion years. 

Thus, there is a never-ending source of fascinating information regarding planets, stars, comets, galaxies, meteors and asteroids, as well as black holes.

Start the study of Astronomy for Beginners immediately online. Your family and friends will be shocked by the new information you've gained about life and the universe.

Recommended Study Duration: 30 hours. The goal is to complete the training with 30 CPD points. See the Accreditation section for more information and to learn about all of the possible certification options.


Module 1: The Night Sky

What is Astronomy?
A concise history of Astronomy
Subordinate branches of Astronomy
Astronomical happenings
The fundamental knowledge of the celestial sphere
Becoming a novice in the art of observing the sky.
How to observe the night's sky: read it.
Stargazing supplies


Module 2: The Moon and Other Planets

Moon-related facts
Lunar stages
Watching the moon
The planetary systems of the solar system
Planetary information
Identifying traits that should be observed in the planets.
Small planets


Module 3: Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids

The properties of meteors, comets, and asteroids
Watching the meteorologist
The Comet of Halley and other notable incidents
Describing the appearance of shooting stars and other comet-like objects.
The perils of asteroids
How to observe asteroids in the night sky.


Module 4: The Stars and Zodiac

Star facts
Star formation
Star clusters and supernovae
Identifying the clusters
The 13 zodiac star clusters
Astronomy and astrology are two different fields of study that have a connection with each other.


Module 5: A More in-depth Understanding of the World

Black holes
The Milky Way
Galaxies
The Great Explosion
Extra-terrestrial organisms
observing the unusual behaviour in the night sky.


Who is this educational program intended for?

Everyone who has ever observed the night sky and considered the stars! It's irrelevant if you've never observed a telescope; the only requirement is your desire to learn about the stars.
People who have an interest in the solar system's functioning and how the universe is structured
Students who want to learn more about the effects of the universe on the planet Earth.


Career route

After completing the course, you can:

Discover an intriguing career in Astronomy
Increase your scientific understanding.
The host moves around and speaks about the night sky.


The CPD Certification Service

The CPD Certification Service
Accreditation and Certificates