Take the next step into the cosmos as budding astronomers explore telescopes, stars, galaxies, and the most extreme objects in our universe.
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.
14 Sept 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 · Meets on Mondays
15 Sept 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 · Meets on Tuesdays
23 Sept 2026 - 9 Dec 2026 · Meets on Wednesdays
24 Sept 2026 - 10 Dec 2026 · Meets on Thursdays
You'll select your preferred time slot during enrolment.
Introduction to the Sun & Planets and their various characteristics.
Motion of Sun, Moon. Solar/Lunar Eclipses, Length of Day/Night
Newton and Kepler's Laws of Motion
How telescopes gather light, telescope types, simple optics concepts
Compares refracting, reflecting and catadioptric telescopes, their mounts, and how to choose the right telescope for a given use.
Radio, Infra-red, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, etc
Intro to advanced telescopes, Different types, uses, advantages/disadvantages
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.
Introduction to the night sky, Various constellations, Simple navigation techniques
White/brown/red dwarfs, Main Sequence, Red Giant, etc.
Composition– Dust, Star Clusters, Black Holes
Learn & Explore methodologies of finding distances using the Parallax method
Book a free 45-minute demo and your child takes part.
Book a free demo