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Astronomy 101: Exploring Our Cosmic Neighborhood

An exciting journey through our Solar System where young explorers discover the wonders of planets, moons, and our place in space.

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12 weeks
One live class a week
12 lessons
Each builds on the last
Ages 8-16
Grouped by age band
The class

Class Experience

Ages 8-16

Join an interactive learning experience designed specifically for 8-12 years students. Our 12 week course combines hands-on activities, engaging discussions, and practical exercises to make learning fun and memorable. Each session is carefully structured to maintain engagement while building foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills. Students will work both independently and in small groups to explore concepts and apply their learning.

When it runs

Available Schedules

4 time slots available

17 Sept 2026 - 3 Dec 2026 · Meets on Thursdays

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM ISTAges 8-11Spots Available

18 Sept 2026 - 4 Dec 2026 · Meets on Fridays

8:30 PM - 9:15 PM ISTAges 12-16Spots Available

24 Sept 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 · Meets on Thursdays

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM ISTAges 8-11Spots Available
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM ISTAges 12-16Spots Available

You'll select your preferred time slot during enrolment.

What is covered

Syllabus

12 Lessons over 12 weeks

The Solar System 1 - The Sun, Moon and Earth

Introduction to the Sun, Moon and Earth.

The Solar System 2 - Planets

Introduction to the other Planets.

The Solar System 3 - The Scale of the Solar System

Relative size and distances of the planets from the Sun.

Celestial Mechanics

Motion of Sun, Moon. Solar/Lunar Eclipses, Length of Day/Night

Introduction to Basic telescopes

Introduction to the Basic Telescope, Different types, uses, advantages/disadvantages.

Stars & Star Formation

Introduction to the concept of a star and how it forms.

Constellations

Explore the night sky's 88 official constellations, from Ursa Major and Cassiopeia to Crux, plus the myths and legends behind them.

Celestial Navigation

Learn how the stars, Polaris and constellations have been used for navigation — from sky coordinates and star trails to star maps and modern sky-watching apps.

Our Galaxy

Composition - Dust, Star Clusters, Black Holes

The Scale of the Universe

The Sun - Solar System - Milky Way - Local Group

Advanced Observational Tools

Explores advanced telescopes across the electromagnetic spectrum, space vs. ground-based observatories, and the tools shaping the future of astronomy.

Newtons Laws of Motion

Explanation of the 3 laws of Motion and their practical application.

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