Backyard Astronomy

  • Duration: 2 Hrs
  • Provider: Udemy
  • Course Fee:Paid
  • Course Delivery Method: Self Paced

If you are interested to learn about astronomy sitting at home, without any telescope and looking for a short introductory version of Astronomy this course is a perfect fit for you.

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What you will learn

  • You will learn about observing the Moon, Planets, Star Clusters, Nebula and even A galaxy you can see with the naked eye
  • Learn why the stars appear to move as they do
  • Understand the celestial coordinate system, The Plane of the ecliptic and the Meridian
  • Learn how to use a basic star chart Tour the Night Sky as it appears in each of the four seasons
  • Discover the different types of binoculars and telescopes available to enhance your observing experience
  • The 10 things you MUST KNOW before buying a telescope
  • Explore How your eye perceives light and Color, how your pupils dilate and become Dark Adapted
  • Certificate
    Included
  • Instructors
    Rod Miller
  • Age Group
    14+
  • Prerequisites
    There are no strict requirements for this course other than a love of learning and exploration, A computer printer is a nice to have, to be able to print handouts and Star Charts
  • Institution
    Udemy
  • Difficulty Level
    Beginner
  • Category
    Courses in Science & Maths
  • SubCategory
    Astronomy & Astrophysics
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