Course 9
Astronomy Course
Description: An introduction to
Astronomy in 8 lessons.
After a tour of the Solar System and beyond, students will be
introduced to the various celestial circles and some terminology.
Students will be required to make their own Planet Finder which is a
set of 3 circles that are slotted together in a certain way (full
instructions and templates provided).
Students are shown how to predict
the positions of the planets, Sun and Moon and place markers for them
on the Finder. Then how to orient the Finder to show the actual
direction of the planets, Sun, Moon, Galaxy and Galactic centre at any
time (for any observer).
Details:
- 100% online, and self-paced: the course is always open and anyone can join
- Courses are available world-wide
- Prior knowledge of Vedic Mathematics is not required
- 8 video lessons
- A trainer is available to answer questions
- Regular tests and discussion forum
- A certificate for those who pass
Course created by
Kenneth Williams.
Prices: these depend on country so you will need to register at the Math2Shine link below to see this.
There are options for enroling for 2, 6 or 12 months.
CLICK
HERE for more details and enrollment (goes to Math2Shine website)
If you have any questions, email: academy@vedicmaths.org
Course Content:
Part
1 The Solar System and Terminology
1. Description of the Solar System etc.
2. The Celestial Sphere and the Planet Finder
Part
2 Approximate Location the Planets etc.
3. Conjunctions: The Sun & Moon
4. Inferior Planets: Locating Mercury and Venus
5. Superior Planets: Locating Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
Part
3 Improving Planet Positions
6. Some trigonometry (just a bit!)
7. Inferior Planets
8. Superior Planets