Astronomy with an online telescope

The Open University (OpenLearn)

Type

Online course

Field

Science and research

Where

Online

When

Self-paced, start any time

Length

About 24 hours

Apply by

Open

Cost

Free; free statement of participation

Perks

Free statement of participation · 24 CPD points · Free Open University digital badge

Navigate the night sky with Stellarium, learn celestial coordinates, telescope types and how stars shine and evolve, and image Messier objects and variable stars. Open to: anyone; Level 1 introductory. The catch: the COAST robotic telescope is currently offline, so image requests go to the PIRATE telescope with longer waits. Start without signing up.

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