Astronomy and Astrophysics


Borders College

Course details

Course description

Astronomy is a natural science where we study celestial objects and things which happen in the heavens.

Course content:

The course will cover the following topics:

  • Introduction to the science and practice of astronomy
  • The historical development of astronomy
  • Astronomy, the big questions
  • Developments in computing within the astronomy community
  • Careers and other involvement opportunities in astronomy
  • Learning outcome

    Towards the end of the course, various further opportunities in Astronomy will be discussed.

Provided by

Borders College

enquiries@borderscollege.ac.uk

01896 66 26 00

Provider website

Scottish Borders Campus

Nether Road

Galashiels

TD1 3HE

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

Course options

Course details

Evening

18th Oct 2023 to 10th Apr 2024

Cost: £265.00 (ex. VAT)

Venue details

Scottish Borders Campus

Nether Road

Galashiels

TD1 3HE

This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.