1) Certificate in Astronomy and Space Science (CAS)

This course is design for the beginners to the field. The aim of this course is to introduce astronomy for beginners through concepts, terminology, 5 | P a g e definitions, and mathematics related to the astronomy (basics of geometry, algebra and trigonometry). Duration of the course is 8 months (teaching 2 hours per week for 32 weeks). Activities are given for 3-4 hours of independent learning per week.

• 1) The Sky I See
• 2) Cycles of the Sky
• 3) Patterns of the Night Sky
• 4) The Stars
• 5) Introduction to Mathematics in Astronomy
• 6) Introduction to Celestial Coordinates
• 7) Black Holes Related Basic Calculations
• 8) Field Studies

2) Advanced Certificate in Astronomy and Space Science (ACAS)

This course is designed for students who have a basic knowledge of astronomy. The aim of this course is to fill the gaps in basic knowledge of astronomy and introduce mathematics and physics related to the field of astronomy. Duration of the course is 10 months (teaching 2 hours per week for 40 weeks). Activities are given for 3-4 hours of independent learning per week.

• 1) The History of Astronomy
• 2) Basic Laws in Astronomy
• 3) Blackbody Radiation
• 4) Temperature and Luminosity
• 5) Stellar Evolution Astronomy
• 6) Celestial Coordinates
• 7) Introduction to Special and general relativity
• 8) Field Studies

3) Foundation and Diploma in Astronomy

• Lectures of the Foundation and the Diploma course will conduct as full-time onsite classes (2 days per week).
• Practical, workshops and observations are conducted as onsite events.