Introduction to Astronomy

 

Maybe you’re new to Astronomy, or perhaps you’ve had some experience. This class is perfect for anyone. We will use inspirational and interactive methods as well as activities to demonstrate the profound concepts of space. Sometimes we don’t need rigorous mathematics or physics to understand quasars, spacetime, or Einstein’s relativity. Space is universal, and so should learning about space be. We believe no one is every “under qualified” to learn the scientific knowledge.

Course Catalog

  • Lesson 1: Introduction

    How big is space? What are we in the grand scheme of the cosmos? What’s out there? The first lesson will touch on some of the fascinating topics about space.

  • Lesson 2: From the Smallest to the Largest

    What’s the smallest component that make up the cosmos? Molecules? Atoms? Quarks? What’s the largest? Stars? Black holes? In this lesson, we see the fascinating extremities of space.

  • Lesson 3: Forces of the Universe

    Why don’t we fall through the chair? What attracts us to the Earth? What causes these interactions? Here we will explore some of the concepts we take for granted and unveil the fundamental views of the world around us.

  • Lesson 4: Earth and Solar Systems

    What is the history of the Solar System and the Earth? In this lesson, we explore the ancient history of the Earth and Solar Systems, from how they are formed to how we humans came to existance.

  • Lesson 5: Stars

    Whenever we look up at the night sky, we see a sea of stars beaming down at they Earth. They seem so tiny and miniscule - and yet they are bizarre and fascinating objects.

  • Lesson 6: Galaxies and the Universe

    What is more grand beyond the stars and solar systems? In this lesson, we explore the monstrosities called galaxies and the span of the whole universe - which can make us seem like specs of dust compared to the grand scheme of the universe.

  • Lesson 7: The Big Bang

    Big Bang - the origin of everything. Space, time, matter we see today all originated from the single most spectacular even in the history of the universe.

  • Lesson 8: Dimensions and Space Time

    As commonly known, we live and perceive the three dimensional world. Einstein, however, famously said that the universe is comprised another, fourth dimension - time. This lesson will step out of our customary world and into the captivating realm of space and time.

  • Lesson 9: Neutron Stars and Black Holes

    These are perhaps the most bizarre objects in the cosmos - neutron stars and black holes. In this lesson, we explore the properties of neutron stars and black holes and how they mysteriously came to be.

  • Lesson 10: Mysteries of the Universe

    Despite centuries of observing the grand night sky, numerous mysteries still puzzle scientists and the world in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Take one step closer to the cosmos.

FAQs

  • Our astronomy courses are starting off as daily 1-2 hour daily summer classes lasting for around two weeks. Specific information like time will be provided as we get to early summer.

  • Introduction to Astronomy will be taught by our President and Founder Minghao Zou.

  • If you cannot make it to a lesson, we have online recordings which we will send to you, along with our YouTube videos and website resources.

  • No worries. You can contact us anytime with questions or concerns at contact@onepeopleonecosmos.org!