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Amateur Astronomy FoundationAmateur Astronomy Foundation offers non-accredited courses in amateur astronomy suitable from novice to experienced amateur (diploma level). All courses are free of charge and delivered online as well as via email. Diploma course requires independent study. Courses include:
- ASTR 101 - Certificate of Amateur Astronomy
- ASTR 110 - Astronomy: An Introduction
- ASTR 111 - Astronomy: As a Hobby
- ASTR 201 - Diploma of Amateur Astronomy
Astronomy, An Introduction
Gerry Descoteaux, author of The Lawnchair Astronomer, presents this online introductory course in astrology. This program is devoted to studying the northern celestial sphere and all the constellations and the bright deep-sky-objects (galaxies, clusters, nebulae, etc.) therein. Included are over 70 texts dedicated to each individual section of the sky and each of the constellations, augmented by hyperlinks to nearly 100 web-based star maps and over 200 photos. Also covered within the major portion of the course are viewing techniques, limitations, strategies and the use of computers in astronomy today.
Educational Guide to Space Astronomy
Online learning guide to astronomy and the solar system by the Leicester University.
The New Curiosity Shop
The New Curiosity Shop offers a course for astronomy beginners. This online course is your chance to begin to understand a little more about the marvels of astronomy. You will use your computer, your own senses and the night sky to learn some of the basics about stars, the solar system and how to make observations. You will be supported by a professional astronomer throughout this 7 week course - a course which takes you away from your computer and out to look a the night sky.
The Nine Planets
A multimedia tour of the solar system: an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system, utilizing text, images, sounds and movies.
Online Astronomy Course
Become an "amateur astronomer"! This online astronomy course gives you the information you need to identify obvious stars and constellations and you will learn how stars "live and die", unusual astronomical events (variable stars, quasars, black holes, etc.), formation of stars, the solar system and galaxies, movements of and distances to stars and galaxies, and some of the tools and techniques astronomers use to learn about the universe.
Online Astronomy Course Using the Internet
Created by Jack Troeger, this online astronomy course is free and will introduce you to various aspects of astronomy using the Internet. Topics covered include: Finding Your Way Around the Sky; Messages from the Cosmos; Binoculars and Telescopes; The Solar System; Galaxies and Quasars; and Cosmology.
Planetary Studies Foundation
The Planetary Studies Foundation offers online tutorials in astronomy, space exploration, planetary science and meteorites.
Swinburne Astronomy Online
Swinburne Astronomy Online is one of the world's leading providers of online Astronomy Education. Our program ranges from individual units, to a 6 week short course to a Master of Science in Astronomy. The courses emphasize conceptual understanding over mathematical detail, and are led by professional astronomers. Swinburne Astronomy Online offers the following programs online:
- Master of Science in Astronomy
- Graduate Diploma of Science in Astronomy
- Individual-Unit Enrolment
- Graduate Certificate of Science in Astronomy (Australian residents only)
- Short Course in Astronomy
University of Central Lancashire (UK)
The University of Central Lancashire offers the following distance learning certificates in astronomy and cosmology:
- University Certificate in Astronomy
- University Certificate in Cosmology
- University Certificate in History of Astronomy
