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Astronomy for Curious Engineers II

Cross-cutting
Digital Skills

Digital Skills

Duration

45h

PRESENTATION

The Astronomy Course for Curious Engineers II invites you to explore the wonders of the cosmos from the comfort of your home. At a time when the astronomy is experiencing an unprecedented boom; understanding the How the Solar System Works and the Mysteries of the Planets It is a valuable and in-demand skill. This course will guide you in observing the night sky with precision, from identifying planets and their movements to understanding the astronomical models that have challenged human thought, such as those of Copernicus and Galileo. Plus, you'll discover the secrets of comets and the fascinating search for new planets. With a a theoretical approach and an engaging methodology, You'll develop critical skills for interpreting the universe, enhancing your professional profile in a sector with growing job demand. Let your curiosity guide you and join this cosmic adventure.

Objectives

– Identify planets in the night sky and understand their movements accurately.

– Analyze planetary cycles and phases to predict their future positions.

– Distinguish and evaluate historical models of the universe and their scientific impact.

– Recognize comets and understand the process of discovering new planets.

– Interpret the starry sky and use stellar declination to determine precise locations.

– Apply astronomical knowledge to solve technical problems in engineering.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. THE SOLAR SYSTEM The Planets of the Solar System How to Learn to Distinguish Planets Where in the Starry Sky to Find Each Planet and When The Movements of the Planets: Precision Clocks in the Sky TEACHING UNIT 2. CYCLES AND PHASES OF THE PLANETS Mercury Cycles and phases of Venus Cycles and phases of Mars The asteroid belt Jupiter and its moons Saturn’s rings TEACHING UNIT 3. THE DIFFERENT MODELS OF THE UNIVERSE The Ptolemaic-Aristotelian model that reigned for two thousand years The model of Copernicus and Galileo. A “revolution” The model of Tycho Brahe. The Last Bastion of Geocentrism Kepler’s Model. The Planets That Know Math Newton’s Model. The Pinnacle of Scientific Knowledge TEACHING UNIT 4. THE ADVENTURE OF DISCOVERY. COMETS AND NEW PLANETS Comets Discovering New Planets TEACHING UNIT 5. THE STARRY SKY The First Star Maps The View of the Night Sky The Declinations of the Stars The Use of the Telescope
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