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Exploring the Cosmos: An Introduction to Astronomy (Including Olympiad Content)

SAT Score Range

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5 sessions

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+17

This series ended on September 12, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

Hey there! 🌌 Ready to explore the universe with our awesome astronomy course? 🚀 Whether you're totally stoked about space or just curious, we're starting from the basics and taking you on a wild ride through the sky's coolest stuff. From easy-peasy math to mind-blowing star gazing, this journey is gonna be way cooler than your usual classes. First things first, we're gonna make sure your math game is on point for launch 🪐. No worries, we'll help you nail those basics before we blast off! Then, get set for a space adventure that's gonna blow your mind and teach you some super cool stuff. We'll break down things like directions in space, how coordinates work, and even spill the tea on the moon's glow-up phases. 🌙✨ You ever wonder why telescopes are like treasure maps for the sky? Or why stars do their flashy color-changing thing? Our course is gonna spill all the cosmic tea, and you'll end up knowing more about the sky than you ever thought possible. 🌠✨ 🌌 Saturdays and Sundays, 7 PM EST 🎓 Unlock the universe's secrets, the simple and exciting way 🔗 Aligned with IAAO syllabus ✨ Have fun and discuss about space!

Tutored by

Shubhankar D 🇮🇳

Certified in 12 topics

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My name is Shubhankar and I'm a student studying in India. I'm a passionate learner and problem solver with a strong affinity for Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Computer Science. I am preparing for Olympiads such as the IPHO and IAO and aim to get into a good university.

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

I'd appreciate it if you could make it to most of the sessions. Going over two missed ones might make it a tad tough to keep pace with our discussions. No worries, though—I'll make sure to share notes in the chat to lend you a hand. If you ever need to step away during a session, just drop me a message. Your active involvement adds a great touch to the course experience!

SESSION 1

31

Aug

SESSION 1

Orientation

Orientation

Thu 11:30 PM - Fri, 12:30 AM UTCAug 31, 11:30 PM - Sep 1, 12:30 AM UTC

Hey everyone, it's orientation day today! 🌌 We're starting off by introducing ourselves and breaking the ice with some cool questions.🧊❄️ Later on, we're diving into the exciting stuff – we'll chat about space, aliens, and all things cosmic that we'll be exploring in this session. Plus, we'll discuss the series' agenda and goals, along with the topics we'll cover throughout. And don't worry, we'll also go over the schedule, making sure you know when we'll be talking about each exciting topic and how we'll assess our understanding.
SESSION 2

1

Sep

SESSION 2

Even More Math

Even More Math

Fri 11:15 PM - Sat, 12:15 AM UTCSep 1, 11:15 PM - Sep 2, 12:15 AM UTC

Hey there, welcome to our first session! 🌟 Today, we're starting with space talk – galaxies, stars, you name it! Then, we're moving on to some math that's like a secret code for understanding astronomy better. Nothing too tricky, just what we need to explore the cosmic world together. Excited to have you on board! Let's get started!
SESSION 3

4

Sep

SESSION 3

Review

Review

Mon 11:00 PM - Tue, 12:00 AM UTCSep 4, 11:00 PM - Sep 5, 12:00 AM UTC

- We will learn about different ways to talk about where things are in the sky. - We will do problems from IOAA. - We will be also play a game to see who can spot the most objects in space based on this topic.
SESSION 4

7

Sep

SESSION 4

Review

Review

Thu 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTCSep 7, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC

- We will learn about different ways to talk about where things are in the sky. - We will do problems from IOAA. - We will be also play a game to see who can spot the most objects in space based on this topic.
SESSION 5

11

Sep

SESSION 5

Review

Review

Mon 11:30 PM - Tue, 12:30 AM UTCSep 11, 11:30 PM - Sep 12, 12:30 AM UTC

- We will learn about different ways to talk about where things are in the sky. - We will do problems from IOAA. - We will be also play a game to see who can spot the most objects in space based on this topic.

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Aug 31 - Sep 12

2 weeks

60 mins

/ session