There are a number of Astronomy courses starting either this month or next, run by the University of Bristol which are given by members of the Bristol Astronomical society.
Monthly sky guide - Autumn 2008
Steve Parkinson BSc PGCEA brilliant beginners' guide to the seasonal changes in the heavens. You will find your way around the constellations inside the stardome planetarium. Basic astronomy topics will be covered enabling you to get to grips with the wonders of the night sky - and then go out and find them!
12 weekly meetings on Tuesdays from 7 until 9 pm starting 23 September 2008, University of Bristol.
12 Credits at QCA level 3 (previously level 0) subject to approval
Code EASCL0004/0001 Fee £90. |
Observing the solar system
John Meacham CEng MIMechE Space probes have given us amazing, close-up views of objects in our Solar System, yet continuous observation from Earth of many of these objects can be of real scientific value with the small, high-quality instruments now available - discoveries are entirely possible! This course will equip you with techniques for observing and recording movements and changes of the major planets, comets, meteors, and asteroids. Use of star charts to track positions in the sky will also be presented. Lunar and solar observations shall be considered in addition to eclipses of the Sun and Moon. An introductory background and practical use of astronomical instruments will be provided along with several visits to a local observatory.
Six weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 7.30 until 9 pm starting 8 October 2008 (with a half-term break on 29 October), Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol.
6 Credits at QCA level 3 (previously level 0) subject to approval
Code EASCL1001/0001 Fee £45. |
Astronomy 2008 - Autumn
Rodney Hillier BSc PhDHow much of the climate change occurring on Earth can be attributed to the Sun? What lies at the centre of our Galaxy? What could experiments run at particle accelerators tell us about the early Universe? These are just a few of the questions which astronomers are currently trying to answer. This course will look at present day research in Astronomy through eight case studies based on recent publications. The treatment will be non-mathematical and will assume only a basic knowledge of Astronomy. This course has been running for more than 30 years and its treatment of topics makes it suitable for both old and new members.
Eight weekly meetings on Mondays from 7 until 8.30 pm starting 13 October 2008, Frank Lecture Theatre, Department of Physics, HH Wills Physics Laboratories, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol.
8 Credits at level C (previously level 1) subject to approval
Code EASCL1007/0001 Fee £60. |
Astronomy 2009 - Spring
Rodney Hillier BSc PhDWhat is the history of water on Mars? How are the large molecules found in interstellar gas formed? What are the most distant objects we can detect in the Universe? These are just a few of the questions which astronomers are currently trying to answer. This course will look at present day research in Astronomy through eight case studies based on recent publications. The treatment will be non-mathematical and will assume only a basic knowledge of Astronomy. This course has been running for more than 30 years and its treatment of topics makes it suitable for both old and new members.
Eight weekly meetings on Mondays from 7 until 8.30 pm starting 19 January 2009, Frank Lecture Theatre, Department of Physics, HH Wills Physics Laboratories, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol.
8 Credits at level C (previously level 1) subject to approval
Code EASCL1004/0001 Fee £60.
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Monthly sky guide - Winter 2009
Steve Parkinson BSc PGCEA brilliant beginners' guide to the seasonal changes in the heavens. You will find your way around the constellations inside the stardome planetarium. Basic astronomy topics will be covered enabling you to get to grips with the wonders of the night sky - and then go out and find them!
12 weekly meetings on Tuesdays from 7 until 9 pm starting 20 January 2009, University of Bristol.
12 Credits at QCA level 3 (previously level 0) subject to approval
Code EASCL0017/0001 Fee £90. |
For further information and details on other courses available visit Lifelong learning website at http://www.gly.bris.ac.uk/lifelong/courses.html
Enquiries, or to book your place please contact Barbara Perks on 0117 954 5438 or e-mail: earth-lifelong@bristol.ac.uk You can also download an Enrolment Form from here