Astronomy+and+You

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Do you ever look up and wonder what’s out there? Do you ever wonder what stars you are looking at? Do you ever go “wow” when you see photos of star systems and galaxies? Do you wish you could use a state of the art telescope and take your own amazing photos? If you answer yes to any or all of these questions, then this subject is for you! Astronomy is the oldest of the physical sciences and is concerned with the study of stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects and phenomena. The night sky has fascinated man and influenced cultures for millennia. In this subject, you will explore outer space and its phenomena. Your will study the chemistry, physics and evolution of phenomena such as star formation and supernovas, black holes, cosmic radiation and gamma bursts. You will learn about radioastronomy and astrobiology. You will learn about SETI and the search for alien worlds. You will have the opportunity to observe, record, model and photograph what is in the sky above us. You will learn how to operate our telescope. You will learn to use programs such as Celestia and Stellarium to look at celestial objects in real time. The following will form the basis for assessment in this topic: - Research Task - Model - Telescope viewing Log Book + photos - Telescope Operating Licence - Tests
 * For the first time, Northcote High School will be offering an elective on Astronomy. **
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