Basic Astronomy Course - Junior Explorer
This fun and interactive course is designed for young explorers who are fascinated by space! The Explorer Level introduces astronomy through stories and activities. From learning about the Moon and planets to understanding galaxies and telescopes, this course makes the universe come alive for kids and teens.
Starts from 1st Aug 2026
₹ 499/ Person
Sat: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sun: 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM
20 Hours
Last Date of Registration: 25th July 2026
➔ Discover how Earth, Moon, and Sun shape our everyday sky
➔ Dive into the wonders of space telescopes and what they reveal
➔ Explore exciting space missions—from Chandrayaan to James Webb
➔ Understand the science behind eclipses, phases, and celestial motion
➔ Investigate the search for alien life and distant exoplanets
1. Earth – Our Home in Space
- Course Introduction&Earth as a Habitable Planet
- Earth’s Rotation, Revolution&Seasons
- Observing Earth from Space
2. Moon – Our Closest Neighbor
- Moon Surface: Craters, Maria&Impacts
- Moon Phases
- Tides&Eclipses
3. Sun – The Star at the Center
- The Sun: Structure, Energy&Importance
- Solar Flares, Space Weather&Auroras
- The Sun’s Role in the Solar System
- Safe Solar Observation
4. Planets – The Solar System Family
- Rocky Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth&Mars
- Gas Giants
- Asteroids, Comets&Meteors
- Scale Modelling the Solar System
- Observing Planets with Binoculars&Telescopes
5. Our Cosmic Address
- Earth → Solar System → Milky Way → Universe
- Galaxies: Spiral, Elliptical&Irregular
- Activity: Crafting the Cosmic Passport
6. Observational Astronomy – The Science of Looking Up
- Finding Directions Using Stars
- Constellations&Asterisms
- Galileo, Newton&the History of Astronomy
- Binoculars&Telescopes
- Dark Sky Observation
- Sky Journaling&Lunar Tracking
- Constellation Projectors&Card Engineering
7. Within Our Vision – Observing the Visible Universe
- Moon Observation
- Planetary Motion
- Binary Stars
- Star Clusters
- Nebulae
8. Beyond Our Vision – The Invisible Universe
- Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics
- Observing Beyond Visible Light
- Infrared, X-ray&Radio Astronomy
- Pulsars&Black Holes
- Dark Matter: What We Know
9. Space-Based Telescopes – Eyes in Orbit
- Hubble Space Telescope
- James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
- Chandra X-ray Observatory
- TESS Mission
- How Telescope Data Becomes Images
10. Life Beyond Earth?
- Astrobiology
- Exoplanets
- Habitable Worlds
- Search for Life Beyond Earth
11. Modern Space Missions
- ISRO Missions: Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan&Aditya-L1
- International Space Programs&Collaborations
- Modern Missions Expanding Human Knowledge
Course Wrap-Up&Discussion Session
- Final Quiz
- Open Q&A Session
- End-of-Course Discussion
- Astronomy Debate
- Course Reflection and Feedback
Online Basic Astronomy Course fees: Rs. 499 / Per Person
Online Basic Astronomy Course + 1 Field Event: Rs 1499/ Per Person
Online Basic Astronomy Course + 2 Field Events: Rs 2499/ Per Person
No Refund
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Basic Astronomy Courses
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