Advanced Astronomy:
Understanding the Universe April 19 2023
The course will take place online via Zoom
There will be eight classes in total with a duration 2 hours; 7pm to 9pm including a short break. The first class is on Wednesday April 19 2023
This course is suitable for people who have taken the beginners course or have already a very good knowledge of Astronomy. 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.
Sample topics covered:
- Cosmology
- Astrobiology
- Dark Matter and Dark Energy
- The Big Bang and the Expansion of the Universe
- A tour of the Universe
- SETI and the search for life
- Looking back in time
- Death of our Sun
- Formation of Galaxies, the Solar System and Planets
- The future of Astronomy and Space Travel
Booking Details
- Members: €140
- Non-Members: €210 (includes membership)
- Parent/Guardian & Child Package: €300
(Denotes sibling/parent/guardian/etc. Child must be under 16. Please note that some of the concepts in the course may be very advanced for children.)
Courses must be booked in advance.
Any enquiries regarding the classes should be sent to classes@astronomy.ie