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Astronomy 201: Journey Beyond Our Solar System

Take the next step into the cosmos as budding astronomers explore telescopes, stars, galaxies, and the most extreme objects in our universe.

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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 advanced interactive learning experience designed specifically for 8-12 years students who have completed Astronomy 101 or have equivalent background knowledge. 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 deeper knowledge and advanced critical thinking skills. Students will work both independently and in small groups to explore complex astronomical concepts and apply their learning.

When it runs

Available Schedules

4 time slots available

14 Sept 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 · Meets on Mondays

7:30 PM - 8:15 PM ISTAges 8-11Popular Batch

15 Sept 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 · Meets on Tuesdays

7:30 PM - 8:15 PM ISTAges 12-16Spots Available

23 Sept 2026 - 9 Dec 2026 · Meets on Wednesdays

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

24 Sept 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 · Meets on Thursdays

7:00 PM - 7:45 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

Introduction to the Sun & Planets and their various characteristics.

Celestial Mechanics 1

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

Celestial Mechanics 2

Newton and Kepler's Laws of Motion

Invention of the Telescope and Optics

How telescopes gather light, telescope types, simple optics concepts

Types of Telescopes

Compares refracting, reflecting and catadioptric telescopes, their mounts, and how to choose the right telescope for a given use.

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Radio, Infra-red, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, etc

Advanced Ground and Space Telescopes

Intro to advanced telescopes, Different types, uses, advantages/disadvantages

Constellations

Meet the major constellations that fill the night sky through the seasons — from Northern classics to the Zodiac and circumpolar stars — and the shared human stories behind them.

Celestial Navigation

Introduction to the night sky, Various constellations, Simple navigation techniques

Types of Stars and their Lifecycles

White/brown/red dwarfs, Main Sequence, Red Giant, etc.

Our Galaxy

Composition– Dust, Star Clusters, Black Holes

Measuring Distances and the Scale of the Universe

Learn & Explore methodologies of finding distances using the Parallax method

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