23 January 2025 - 3 April 2025 ( 15 hours, 10 weeks )
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North Kensington Centre
In this astronomy course for beginners you will learn how to find your way around the night sky using the constellations. You’ll learn how to use a stargazing app to track the Moon and find stars, planets and even a galaxy.
Interactive lecture - all information will be made available for download. Be prepared to contribute to class discussion. There will be short online quizzes during the course that can be completed on your mobile phone. You will be encouraged to record your own observations of the night sky either by drawing or taking photos on your phone.
No previous knowledge is required. However, an enthusiasm for learning and an open and critical mind will enhance your enjoyment and benefit from this course. A good level of English is required to take part in discussion.
You do not need to prepare anything in advance however you will be expected to try the practical activities such as using a stargazing app and looking for objects in the night sky.
There are no other costs but you will require a notepad and pen if you wish to take notes. Also you may wish to use a mobile device or laptop to install a stargazing app.
