OASA Diploma Astrophysics and Space Science

Online Astronomy Society Academy Diploma

Astrophysics

&

Space Science

Prospectus

www.onlineastronomycourses.co.uk www.facebook.com/AstronomyCourses Twitter @OASAcademy Did you know we also run GCSE Astronomy by distance learning. ÂŁ180 covers 24/7 Access to the online platform Tutor support Study planner Downloadable worksheets New Visuals Textbook (both hard copy and digital) Final exam!

Even the supervised projects are all inclusive.

Contents Page 1 Keplers Laws in retrospect Newtons Explanation of orbits Orbit Geometry Satelite Orbits Getting Into Orbit

2, The Earths Atmosphere Structure and properties of our atmosphere Atmopspheric Phenomeanon The Ozone Layer The Greenhouse Effect The Earths Magetosphere 3.0 Observational Astronomy Radio Astronomy, a look at the history to the present Microwave Astronomy Visibile Light Ultra Violet X Rays Gamma Rays Spectroscopy 4 The Physics of stars Starshine the birth of stars further evolution synthesis of elements 5 Outwards and Beyond‌ a Brief History of Space Exploration Dawn of the Space Age Destination Moon Beyond Apollo, space stations and the Shuttle Looking up and looking down Probing the Solar System 6. Cosmology The Big Bang Hubbles Constant Age of the Universe Dark Matter Graviational Waves (updated with latest discoveries!)

The new Online Astronomy Society Academy Diploma in Astrophysics and Space Science (or the OASA Academy Diploma in Astrophysics and Space Science, as we like to call it), is a new unique program written exclusively for OASA. As you might be aware there are very few affordable, formal, qualifcation pathways that can be offered online for people with an interest in Astronomy. We already offer GCSE Astronomy and have done successfully now for several years.

They were considering the A-Level in Space Science, however the qualfication sadly never got off the ground.

The OASA Diploma in Astrophysics and Space Science (ASS) was written jointly by Dr Nigel Marshall and Alastair Leith FRAS who wanted to provide a course which they felt would reflect what a course at this level might contain.

Despite being called a “Diploma� it is not a formal qualifaction as such, at least not in the sense of the HND, or the similar is. There are no formal exams or projects. The diploma is accredited by the OASA itself.

However we are sure that as we introduce you to the vast content that we have painstakingly researched and created for you, that it certainly should be.

So, who are the creators of this course and what is the course all about?

Alastair Leith FRAS BSc (Hons) Is an amateur Astronomy of over 30 years experience. Graduating from University of Greenwich with a High National Diploma in Applied Chemistry in 1994 and completing his honours degree in Chemisty in 1996 from the University of London he has over the years maintained an interest in Astronomy. In 2008 he founded Online Astronomy Society which is one of the largest and most diverse online communities of amateur astronomy. Pioneering the use of Social Media in the promotion of Astronomy. He was also one of the first (if not the first) to introduce the idea of several sub groups representing various interest areas of astronomy.

In 2012 he founded the Online Astronomy Society Academy as a spin off. It is no coincidence that it was started in the same year of the sad passing of Sir Patrick Moore. In fact it inspired him to proceed with it. First developed as an opportunity to get into e-learning. The OASA is one of the few insitutions to offer GCSE Astronomy online in the UK Professionally Alastair is a fully qualified trainer, assessor, and tutor (holding both the TAQA and the Award in Education and Training). The academy represents a marriage of his passion for both Astronomy and learning.

His specialist interests include Spectroscopy and Solar Astronomy.

He is also an adult education tutor for the local council teaching Astronomy to adults.

Dr Nigel Marshall (GCSE and Astrophysics & Space Science course manager and tutor) Dr Nigel Marshall has taught Astronomy at GCSE level for the last 20 years. He is also an experienced examiner having been Principal Moderator for Coursework and, more recently, Chief Examiner for the subject. His book GCSE Astronomy – A Guide for Pupils and Teachers is now in its fourth, full-colour edition and it has become the established textbook for students of GCSE Astronomy; it attracts favourable 5-star reviews on Amazon. co.uk and is frequently top of their best-seller list for educational books in Astronomy and Cosmology.

1 Keplers Laws in retrospect (Author and tutor, Dr Nigel Marshall) 2, The Earths Atmosphere (Author and tutor, Dr Nigel Marshall) 3, Observational Techniques & Spectroscopy 4 The Physics of stars (Author and tutor, Dr Nigel Marshall) 5 Outwards and Beyond‌ a Brief History of Space Exploration 6. Cosmology (Author and tutor, Alastair Leith FRAS)

Course Specification Length 6 months Qualification: OASA Diploma Astrophysics and Space Science Course format: Distance Learning Examination: this is an assessed course Project work: Nil Tutor support: yes Who is the course for This course is designed for anyone with an interest in Astronomy. Its aimed at A-Level students who have a reasonable mathematical ability. Or for High School (if in USA) There is the Maths for A-Level Physics course also offered by OASA for those who feel they might need more help with the maths before starting this course.

1 Keplers Laws and Orbits

First we examine Keplers laws of Planetary motion and see how these govern the motion of planets in our solar system. We also look at how these laws are applied to launching rockets and satelites into outer space This course covers the following Newtons Explanation of orbits Orbit Geometry Satelite Orbits Getting Into Orbit

2, The Earths Atmosphere

This module examines the components of the Earths atmosphere Module includes:Structure and properties of our atmosphere Atmopspheric Phenomeanon The Ozone Layer The Greenhouse Effect The Earths Magetosphere

3. Observational Astronomy

We begin with an overview of the Electromagentic Spectrum then venture on to an overview of the history, the pioneers, up to working being done in the present day.

Radio Astronomy Microwave Astronomy Visibile Light, Ultra Violet X Rays Gamma Rays, Spectroscopy

4 The Physics of stars

How do stars shine? How do they evolve? These and many other questions are covered in the below topics Starshine the birth of stars further evolution synthesis of elements

5 A Brief History of Space Exploration

Dawn of the Space Age Destination Moon Beyond Apollo, space stations and the Shuttle Looking up and looking down Probing the Solar System

6. Cosmology The Big Bang Hubbles Constant Age of the Universe Dark Matter Extras, Albert Einstein bio, Relativity, and Gravitational Waves

7. Cosmology The Big Bang Hubbles Constant Age of the Universe Dark Matter Graviational Waves (updated with latest discoveries!)

Relativity - including a bio on Albert Einstein

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