Discover the Astronomer in You
What is our place in the universe? A question that has perplexed mankind since time immemorial and one that still isn’t completely solved, owing to the vastness and complexity of it. This course is designed to get you started on the path to answer this question by arming you with the basic skills and knowledge related to astronomy. It’s a wild ride from the humble origins of astronomy from the days of yore (think ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt) to the discovery of quasars, pulsars, dark matter and dark energy. This series is developed to help you understand the tools, equipment’s, methodologies, processes and science that an Astronomer needs to make a career in this field and excel.
What will you learn?
- Understanding the evolution of the Universe and the Solar System.
- Understanding the history and impact of Astronomy on human civilization
- Importance, history and achievements of human endeavors towards understanding the universe
- An overview of celestial phenomena such as the expansion of the universe and cosmic background radiation along with major celestial objects (comets, asteroids, planets, stars, galaxies, star clusters, quasars etc.)
- Get acquainted with all the major and minor objects of the solar system such as The Sun, The Moon, planets, comets, asteroids etc.
- Master the techniques to use telescopes and binoculars to observe celestial objects in their true grandeur
- Peer into the intricacies of motion of the Earth, planets and the Sun. Learn the science behind orbits, axis, rotation, gravity, light, eclipses and space.
- Use your knowledge to take amazing photographs of the cosmos (using relatively simple equipments) and process them to create visually stunning masterpieces
- Learn about major space missions and their impact
- Familiarization with all the major celestial objects
Requirements & Eligibility
For Age Group 18 years +
There are no strict requirements for this course other than a love of learning and exploration. A computer printer is a nice to have, to be able to print handouts and Star Charts.
Description
| Features | Voyager Basic | Voyager Premium |
| 26 Sessions | Yes | Yes |
| 30+ Hours of Video content | Yes | Yes |
| Certification | Yes | Yes |
| Demos and Hands on Activities | Yes | Yes |
| Member Discounts | Yes | Yes |
| Events and Competitions | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Observation nights and Meetups | Yes | Yes |
| Quizzes | Yes | Yes |
| Assessments | No | Yes |
| Doubt Clearing Sessions | No | Yes |
| Voyager’s Backpack | No | Yes |
| Exclusive Webinars | No | Yes |
Voyager’s Backpack (With Voyager Premium Only)
Each member of the Voyager (premium) will get a kit (viz. Voyager Backpack) which includes
- Voyager T-shirt
- Voyager Cap
- Voyager Badge
- Voyager stickers
- SPACE Milky Way Poster
- Moon Poster
- Lifecycle of Stars Poster
- SPACE Latitude Finder
- Solar Filter film (2’x2’)
- Planisphere
- DIY Sundial Template
- Gnomon Rod and Base
- Astrophotography Wheel
- Solar Viewer and filter template
- Messier Objects book
- Astronomy Beginner’s guide
- Voyager Backpack
- SPACE Sky Map Poster
