Stargazing and practical astronomy
- UE code SSPUC001
- ECTS Credits 2
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Language
Français
Discover the marvels of the sky with your own eyes, through the instruments of the astronomical pedagogical facilty: the Observatory Antoine Thomas.
To progressively learn how to use "amateur astronomy" instruments, with the help of the teaching team.
To develop skills and improve your general knowledge to finally be able to teach the night sky and to guide early stargazers.
Realising practical astronomy animations for the grand public and children of all age at science festivals, etc.
Participation to observing sessions (on-site or remote ones) is required.
The final examination will consist of giving an outreach activity on practical astronomy and stargazing during one public event organized under the auspices of the UNiVERSEH alliance.
Students are encouraged to develop their custom activity based on their experience during the lecture sessions: constellation tour, safe observation of the Sun, sky tour with small instruments like binoculars or amateur telescopes, basic astrophotography with smartphone or cameras, etc.
Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
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Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 2 | 2 | |
Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 3 | 2 |