Heavenly Bodies Explained

Space & Aviation · Beginner · 40 hours

A tour of the cosmos — stars, planets, moons, comets, black holes, nebulae and galaxies — and the big questions of cosmology, explained simply.

What you'll learn

• Understand the structure of the universe
• Explain stars and their life cycles
• Describe planets, moons and small bodies
• Understand black holes, nebulae and galaxies
• Appreciate the big questions of cosmology

Course modules

• Module 1: The Universe & Cosmos
• Module 2: Stars
• Module 3: Star Systems & Constellations
• Module 4: Planets
• Module 5: Moons, Asteroids & Comets
• Module 6: Black Holes
• Module 7: Nebulae & Galaxies
• Module 8: The Sun & Solar System
• Module 9: Observing the Sky
• Module 10: Cosmology & Big Questions
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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