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COURSE:
1 ASTRONOMY FOR BEGINNERS (BELFAST) |
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POINTS: 10 |
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| This course will cover our knowledge
of the Universe and the amazing objects it
contains. The course is aimed at those new
to the field and will be descriptive rather
than mathematical. It will follow human understanding
from prehistoric times to the latest discoveries
from spacecraft. No prior knowledge is required.
If you have ever wanted to take a first step
into the world of astronomy, this course is
for you. |
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The course is aimed at beginners and is
completely non-mathematical. No prior knowledge
is required. Over the ten weeks the class
will discover fascinating topics including:
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What can we see in the sky tonight?
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Our neighbours in space, the Moon, planets
and the Sun
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Space junk: meteors, comets and asteroids
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The lives of the stars
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Black holes, pulsars and other strange objects
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The origins of the Universe and Solar System
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Stargazing through history from Newgrange
to NASA
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"Are we alone in the Universe?"
and other big unanswered questions
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| Towards
the end of the course there will be an optional
session held in Armagh Planetarium. |
Venue: Queen's University Belfast,
School of Education
Dates & Time: Monday 10.00am - 12.00noon
Starting: Late September / early October 2008
(Date to be confirmed)
Booking info: Enrol
through Queen's University Belfast School
of Education (Tel: 028 9097 3323) |
| Enrollment begins mid-August 2008. NB no bookings will be taken before mid-August. |
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COURSE
2: ASTRONOMY FOR BEGINNERS (OMAGH) |
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a description of this course see above 'Course
1: Astronomy For Beginners' |
Venue: Tara
Centre, 11, Holmview Terrace, Omagh, Co
Tyrone, BT79 0AH
Dates: Wednesday Evenings
Starting: 24th Sept - 26th November
Time: 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Booking info: Enrol through Tara
Centre (Tel: 028 8225 0024) |
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ARMAGH
PLANETARIUM, COLLEGE HILL, ARMAGH, BT61
9DB TEL: 028 3752 3689
© 2003 ARMAGH PLANETARIUM
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