Introduction to Astronomy Courses
Each evening will start at 7.15pm and include two 45 minute talks, and there will be time for the audience to ask questions and to dig into the topic. For each talk, the coverage will include the latest understanding of the topic, but will often include a bit of the history of discoveries that have led us up to the current understanding. In addition, mention will usually be made of any current or pending missions to find out more.
All our courses are normally held at The Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0HA.
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We attempt to clear away the fog and help people who want to get into astronomy get started.
Courses run from the the start of May to June on Wednesdays and start at 7.15 pm.
Members get a 5% Discount
If you are not a member yet, become a member HERE
Each lecture for £5
Members DiscountAll 6 events for £15IoAAll 6 events for £15IoA, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UKAll 6 events for £15IoA, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UKGet all 6 lectures for only £15 - Wednesday nights 7.15-9.00pm from 8th May 8th May THE SOLAR SYSTEM 15th May THE SUN AND STARS 22nd May GALAXIES AND THE EXPANDING UNIVERSE 29th May COMETS AND METEORS 5th June DARK MATTER AND DARK ENERGY 12th June EXO PLANETS AND ALIENS
The courses are open to anyone 16 and over.
Non-Members - frankly it's cheaper to join as a member by paying your £4 for the year and not mess about!