Discovering Astronomy G: Galaxies and Cosmology

Course Structure:

This course is an introductory astronomy course aimed at those with a limited physical science background. This course will cover a wide range of topics including the origins of astronomy, the Sun, the Solar System, stars, planets, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and cosmology.

Syllabus:

• Setting the Scene (Prof. A Trew)
• Stars and Planets(Dr K Rice)
• Galaxies and Cosmology(Prof. A Lawrence)

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh comprises the UK Astronomy Technology Centre of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, the Institute for Astronomy of the University of Edinburgh, the Higgs Centre for Innovation and the ROE Visitor Centre.