Basic Astronomy Training

Study the stars, galaxies, and cosmic theories—all online and telescope-optional.

Overview:

This online astronomy course explores the universe from the safety of your chair—no telescopes or late-night frostbite required. You'll navigate core astronomical concepts including planetary motion, star formation, galaxy types, and the cheerful subject of cosmic extinction events.

Perfect for learners who’ve gazed upward and wondered whether there’s order in all that chaos. We take the overwhelming, compress it into modules, and deliver it with a straight face and just enough sarcasm to keep things interesting.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the structure and scale of the known universe
• Identify planets, stars, and key celestial phenomena
• Explore the life cycle of stars and stellar evolution
• Discuss cosmological theories including expansion and dark matter
• Examine major contributions of modern astronomical science
• Recognise methods used in astronomical observation and analysis

Who is this Course For:

• Curious minds drawn to space without sci-fi exaggerations
• Writers and creators needing accurate space-related references
• Teachers enhancing STEM-related online resources
• Students building a foundation in astronomical sciences
• Researchers seeking structured astronomy overviews
• Content developers working on educational projects
• Lifelong learners with a fascination for the cosmos
• Anyone unimpressed by flat-Earth arguments

Career Path:

• Astronomy Educator – £36,000 average annual salary
• Science Content Developer – £37,500 average annual salary
• Planetarium Programme Coordinator – £32,000 average annual salary
• Space Policy Analyst – £44,000 average annual salary
• Scientific Research Assistant – £31,000 average annual salary
• Technical Writer – £35,000 average annual salary