Our Place in the Universe
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English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
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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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