Astronomy II - Stargazing, Constellations, Quasars and Black Holes
William Council
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(204)
Students, using smartphone and tablet apps, will learn how to identify, observe and track stellar objects.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This course will review 88 constellations recognized by The International Astronomical Union. Students will learn about Messier Objects – A French Astronomer – Charles Messier (1730-1817) identified these 100 objects and categorized them by brightness – and how to earn their certificate for viewing these objects from the Astronomical League Messier Club. Students will also learn how to track and calculate star positions using right ascension and declination, choose tools for amateur...
Homework Offered
Students are asked to spend at least 15 - 30 minutes a week stargazing using either apps, PCs, binoculars, telescopes or their natural eyes the various constellations.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(204)
William Alfred Council is a Freelance Writer / Digital Artist. He has a B.A. in English from Columbia University and is a Desert Storm Marine Corps Veteran. He is also a member of the League of Graphic Novel Educators. A lifelong fan of comics,...
Group Class
$20
weekly or $80 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 43 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-9 learners per class
