Start Date
15 April, 2024
There will be 7 weekly meetings on Monday, 7 - 9pm, starting from 15 April.
Overview
Explore the other worlds of our solar system with our fascinating astronomy course. While the Earth is unique in its ability to support life, the planets, moons, comets, and asteroids in our solar system are equally intriguing. Our course takes a detailed look at these celestial bodies, examining their origins, composition, and how studying them helps us to understand our own planet.
No prior knowledge is required, and we provide a refresher on basic GCSE-level mathematics, giving you the opportunity to re-engage with this fundamental subject. Using interactive computer software, we show you how astronomers study the other worlds in our solar system.
Additionally, the course includes a weekly guide to observing the night sky. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and discover the mysteries of our solar system. Join our astronomy course today and embark on a journey through the cosmos.
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1. From the Big Bang to Planetary Systems
2. How the Earth Works
3. Robot Explorers: Space Probes, Landers and Rovers
4. The Moon: Formation and Geological Structure
5. Mercury and Venus – Planets of Fire
6. Mars: Structure, Surface and Exploration
7. Icy Satellites of the Outer Planets – Worlds in their Own Right
In addition to the 7 classroom sessions, your tutor will offer you an optional excursion to the Planetarium and Space Gallery at the World Museum in Liverpool. This unique experience offers a chance to see the wonders of space up close and personal, making your learning journey even more engaging. Please note that the optional excursion will take place on Saturday 15/6/24. Students wishing to take part will make their own way there and pay their own admission. More detail will be available from the tutor during the course.
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Paul Dearden
Paul completed a B.Sc. with the Open University focusing on astronomy and planetary science while working as Curator of the Planetarium at National Museums Liverpool. He then undertook an M.Sc. in the History of Science and Technology at the University of Liverpool, for which he researched the work of the Liverpool Observatory.
Paul is a Continuing Education Lecturer in Astronomy at the University of Liverpool and an Associate Lecturer in Astronomy at the Open University. He was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1999.
Courses fees: Full fee £105/Concession £53.
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