Online Courses

Course Coverage

• Introduction to Exoplanets
• History of Exoplanet Discoveries
• Types of Exoplanets (Gas Giants, Super-Earths, Mini-Neptunes, etc.)
• Formation and Evolution of Planetary Systems
• Planet Detection Methods

  • Transit Method
  • Radial Velocity Method
  • Direct Imaging
  • Gravitational Microlensing
  • Astrometry

• Famous Exoplanetary Systems
• Habitable Zone & Search for Earth-like Worlds
• Planetary Atmospheres & Biosignatures
• Space Missions: Kepler, TESS, JWST & PLATO
• Latest Discoveries and Scientific Breakthroughs
• Exoplanet Databases & Citizen Science Projects
• Future of Exoplanet Exploration
• Interactive Discussion & Q&A Session

Certificate for all participants after completion.

• PixInsight Interface, Workspace & Essential Tools
• Calibration, Registration & Image Integration
• Linear Processing Workflow
• Background Extraction & Color Calibration
• Masking Techniques & Selective Processing
• Noise Reduction & Detail Enhancement
• Non-Linear Processing & Stretching
• Star Reduction, Sharpening & Final Touches
• Image Export, Tips & Professional Workflow

Certificate for all participants after completion.

• Basics of the Solar System & Planetary Astronomy
• Planetary Data Capture Techniques
• Cameras & Equipment for Planetary Imaging
• Software for Data Capture & Processing
• Image Alignment, Stacking & Wavelet Processing
• Advanced Post-Processing Techniques
• Practical Hands-on Planetary Image Processing
• Professional Tips, Tricks & Best Practices

Certificate for all participants after completion.

2 Classes per week – Total 8 Classes

  Introduction to Astronomy

  Fundamentals of the Night Sky

  Basics of the Solar System

  Fascinating Facts and Discoveries in Astronomy

  Introduction to Different Types of Telescopes

  Telescope Equipment Demonstration and Handling

  Deep Sky Objects and the Universe Beyond Our Solar System

  Understanding Major Astronomical Phenomena

  Multi-Star Systems and Stellar Configurations

  Reading and Using a Planisphere

  Understanding the Retrograde Motion of Planets

  Interactive Astronomy Quiz and Knowledge Assessment

Certificate for all participants after completion.