What
topics will you study?
This course emphasizes techniques of field observation, scientific research and planetarium production. It prepares you for a future career in any area of science research or an astronomy-related job. It also develops the skills necessary for a hobby of amateur astronomy.
What
topics will you study?
Rockets and propulsion systems
Engineering for space exploration
Planetarium equipment and operations
Careers in astronomy
The solar system, with an emphasis on new discoveries
Biological and physical effects of microgravity
The history of astronomy:
people and events that changed our view of the universe
What will you learn to do?
Develop advanced observing skills
Learn how to set up and use telescopes
Take astrophotos and do image processing
Design and conduct a planetarium program
Think, process data and communicate discoveries like a scientist
What are some cool reasons to take the course?
Work with real scientists
Go on field trips
Remotely operate a telescope
Make your own pretty pictures
Operate the planetarium