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Exploring the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy
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Exploring the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy

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Exploring the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy

Discover the majesty and marvels of the stars, planets and other celestial objects in this free online astronomy course.
Since ancient times, people have looked at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond the stars. Scholars and scientists have long sought to unravel the secrets of the cosmos but it is only with modern techn... Since ancient times, people have looked at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond the stars. Scholars and scientists have long sought to unravel the secrets of the cosmos but it is only with modern technology that astronomy has ventured into space. This course covers the principles of astronomy and explains astronomical perspectives, the solar system, celestial mechanics and more. Sign up to explore the mysteries of the universe.
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  • Summarise ancient and modern views ...
  • Outline the structure of the solar ...
  • Describe the orbits of the planets...
  • Identify the role of mass and volum...
  • Summarise ancient and modern views of astronomy
  • Outline the structure of the solar system
  • Describe the orbits of the planets
  • Identify the role of mass and volume of the different solar system components
  • Discuss the influence of the gravitational force
  • Explain how to compare celestial distances
  • Discuss how to calculate celestial measurements
  • Outline the concept of spectrum analysis
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