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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 4950yesHKU Hong Kong

The Syllabus

  • Introduction to Module 1
  • How Significant Are We?
  • Patterns in Nature
  • Celestial Bodies: Why Are They There?
  • Sundial Activity
  • 1.4 Ancient Models of the Universe
  • Module 1 Conclusion Quiz
  • Module 1 Study Notes

  • Introduction to Module 2
  • Turning of the Heavens
  • Stargazing with Stellarium
  • A Spherical Earth
  • The Sun's Journey through the Stars
  • A Two-sphere Universe
  • Special Feature: The Armillary Sphere
  • Module 2 Conclusion Quiz
  • Module 2 Study Notes

  • Introduction to Module 3
  • Dance of the Moon
  • Observing the Moon with Stellarium
  • The Calendar
  • Observing the Metonic Cycle of the Moon with Stellarium
  • The Five Wanderers and the Seven Luminaries
  • The Change in Positions of Stars
  • WEEK 3 Conclusion Quiz
  • Module 3 Study Notes

  • Introduction to Module 4
  • The Language of Mathematics in Astronomy
  • How Big is the Earth Compared to the Universe?
  • The Post Ptolemy World
  • The Copernicus Revolution
  • Observing the Synodic Period with Stellarium
  • The Legacy of Copernicus
  • Module 4 Conclusion Quiz
  • Module 4 Study Notes
  • Course Exit Survey - Tell Us Your Feedback

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