Join us to discover the constellations, stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies in the Autumnal night sky. We will use a star app to plan your stargazing sessions.
Courses
Free Open Evening Taster: Astronomy for Beginners
When & Where
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16 October 2025 - 16 October 2025 ( 2 hours, 1 weeks )
- Thursday
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View course timetable
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North Kensington Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Radmila Topalovic
- Course Code K25MIKB01A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate use of a stargazing app on your mobile device or programme on your laptop such as Stellarium
- Plan your own stargazing session and record your observations
Class format and activities
Interactive lecture - all information will be made available for download. Be prepared to contribute to class discussion. You will be encouraged to record your own observations of the night sky either by drawing or taking photos on your phone.
Entry requirements
No previous knowledge is required.
What you need to know before you enrol
You do not need to prepare anything in advance however you will be expected to try the practical activities such as using a stargazing app and looking for objects in the night sky.
What you need
There are no other costs but you will require a notepad and pen if you wish to take notes. Also you may wish to use a mobile device or laptop to install a stargazing app.
What you can do next
Take a look at our Science and Maths courses on the website for 2024-25.
