course in astronomy

How to Take This Course

This course in astronomy is for you to take at your own speed. The suggested time is ten weeks, one week per lesson.You can, of course, move through the material at a faster or slower pace, it is all up to you. You're learning new and interesting things, and there are many paths to take as you move through the material.

Here's the best path through the lessons:

• Read through each lesson.
• Follow the links within the lesson to find more in depth information
• Study the related definitions.
• Complete the associated assignment.
• Optional: Read some of the Related Resources articles.
• Move on to the next lesson at your own pace.
• Once you have completed all ten lessons, take the final quiz and see how you did! 

We'll start with a look into the past. Astronomy is the oldest science, so let’s take a quick look at its history and the remarkable people who brought us to the understanding of the cosmos that we have today.