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Astronomy courses

Our non-accredited basic astronomy courses are designed for people new to the hobby or those who want to broaden their knowledge about the night sky and its treasures. The courses are run by members of our charity and external tutors and cover various aspects of astronomy.

Each week covers a different topic or continuation of the previous week’s topic and, weather permitting, will include some night sky viewing through our 24” Newtonian Telescope or some of our other smaller telescopes.

Courses are delivered in person at Sherwood Observatory.

Fees for these six-week courses are: Adults (18 and over) £100, Juniors (over 12 but under 18) £60.Juniors under the age of 16 but over 12 can only be accepted if accompanied, at all times, by their parent/guardian, who must also be enrolled on the course. If aged under 18, but over 16, you do not have to be accompanied. However, your application must be approved by your parent/guardian by signing and dating an email or written acknowledgement.

For the Junior Introduction to Astronomy course, we will require written consent and all relevant information from parent/carer and assurances of transport arrangements and strict drop-off and pick-up times, as agreed.

Introduction to Astronomy

Our non-accredited astronomy courses are designed for people new to the hobby or those who would like to broaden their knowledge about the night sky and its treasures.

The courses are run by members of Sherwood Observatory and cover various aspects of basic astronomy over a 6-week period on Friday evenings 7-9pm.

  • Introduction to Astronomy and viewing the night sky, a beginner’s guide
  • Space Exploration through the years (inc. The Space Race)
  • The Planets (our Solar System)
  • Moons and objects in our Solar System
  • The Universe Part 1: An Exploration
  • The Universe Part 2: The Great Beyond followed by end-of-course quiz and Q&A session
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Intermediate / Advanced Astronomy

Our non-accredited intermediate to advanced 6 weeks course for the more advanced and specialised learner. Courses run on Friday evenings 7-9pm. Topics covered include:

  • Radio Astronomy
  • Optical Astronomy
  • Astrophotography
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Junior Introduction to Astronomy (aged 11-18)

Tailored specially for young people interested in learning more about astronomy, we will cover the following over a 6-week period:

  • Introduction to Astronomy and viewing the night sky, a beginner’s guide
  • Space Exploration through the years (inc. The Space Race)
  • The Planets (our Solar System)
  • Moons and objects in our Solar System
  • The Universe Part 1: An Exploration
  • The Universe Part 2: The Great Beyond, followed by end-of-course quiz and Q&A session

Courses will run on Friday evenings 7-8.30pm.

 

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