Crash Course Astronomy

What will I learn?

Get stuck in to the universe with our Crash Course Astronomy (Namibian Edition), made for Physics boffins keen to get more clued up on space. This short and sweet, top-notch course goes through how stars are made and their whole life story, the layout of galaxies, and the head-scratchers of dark matter and dark energy. Check out what's in our solar system and get the hang of breaking down tricky ideas so you can explain them properly. Sharpen your presentation skills with handy hints on keeping people interested and using pictures and diagrams well. Come join us and figure out the secrets of the cosmos!

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Know your galaxies: Get to grips with how galaxies are made and how they change.

Understand how stars live and die: Learn about different sorts of stars and how they grow.

Get your head around the expanding universe: Find out about dark matter and the Big Bang.

Explain tricky stuff simply: Use examples to make technical bits easier to understand.

Get better at presenting: Keep the crowd keen with good visuals.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.