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Astronomy: Understanding the Universe

Price range: €135.00 through €195.00

This course is suitable for people who have taken the beginners course or have some knowledge of Astronomy.
Don’t worry if these classes are not at your level, we run Complete-BEGINNERS classes in October and you can do those FREE OF CHARGE if you let us know the June classes were not at your level?
Also, if you want to sit these June classes again NEXT summer, you can re-take them FREE OF CHARGE!
That’s a no-risk 3 for 1 offer so enrol today – and tell all your friends please!
Special offer €195

If you are a non member we will automatically enroll you as a member for a year. The classes will be delivered online over the Zoom platform.

Please ensure that the email you use for booking is correct as this is the address to which the zoom links will be sent.

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Understanding the Universe

 

The course will take place online via Zoom

NOTE: these classes started June 3rd BUT you can still enrol until end of July and not only will we send you the recordings of each class that you missed BUT you may also repeat the course FREE OF CHARGE next summer AND you can even do our Beginners Classes in October FREE OF CHARGE as well!
So please enrol today!

 

There will be eight classes in total with a duration 2 hours; 7pm to 9pm including a short break.

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This course is suitable for people who have taken the beginners course or have some knowledge of Astronomy.
Don’t worry if these classes are not at your level, we run Complete-BEGINNERS classes in October and you can do those FREE OF CHARGE if you let us know the June classes were not at your level?
Also, if you want to sit these June classes again NEXT summer, you can re-take them FREE OF CHARGE!
That’s a no-risk 3 for 1 offer so enrol today – and tell all your friends please!
Special offer €195

If you are a non member we will automatically enroll you as a member for a year. The classes will be delivered online over the Zoom platform.

Topics covered

Weeks:

  1. Summer Astronomy and Astrophotography
  2. The Universe at different wavelengths
  3. Space Exploration:  Space Exploration offers a thrilling glimpse into humanity’s journey beyond our planet—from historic moon landings to the latest missions to Mars and beyond. Using advanced spacecraft and rovers, we explore distant worlds and gather vital data that expands our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it.
  4. Stellar Evolution:  Stellar Evolution is the fascinating process by which stars are born, live out their luminous lives, and eventually die. Observing stars at various stages reveals the life cycle of these celestial giants and helps us understand the origins of elements essential for life, as well as the formation of exotic remnants like neutron stars and black holes.
  5. Hidden Parts of The Solar System:  Hidden Parts of The Solar System uncover the mysterious regions beyond the planets—like the Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, and distant dwarf planets—that contain clues to our solar system’s history. Studying these distant realms helps us piece together the story of how our cosmic neighborhood formed and evolved over time.
  6. Cosmology and Particle Physics:  Cosmology and Particle Physics delve into the universe’s grandest questions—from its origins in the Big Bang to the mysterious dark matter and dark energy that shape its expansion. Combining insights from physics and astronomy, these fields explore the fundamental particles and forces that underpin everything we observe in the cosmos.
  7. Size Scales of the Universe: Size Scales of the Universe takes us on a journey from the tiniest subatomic particles to the vastness of galaxy superclusters. Understanding these different scales helps us grasp the true enormity and complexity of the universe, revealing how cosmic structures are interconnected across unimaginable distances.
  8. Quantum and Chaotic Astrophysics:  Quantum and Chaotic Astrophysics explore the strange and unpredictable behaviors of matter and energy in extreme environments—like black holes, neutron stars, and the early universe. These fields uncover the bizarre quantum phenomena and chaotic dynamics that govern the universe at its most fundamental levels.

Booking Details

  • Members: €135
  • Non-Members: €195 (includes membership)

Courses must be booked in advance.

Any enquiries regarding the classes should be sent to classes@astronomy.ie

 

 

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