This course covers the content as prescribed by VCAA for the Unit 1,2 Physics Detailed Study of Astronomy.

The course includes audio/video instruction, running simulations, analyzing images, and, importantly, your own observations of the night sky.

The course will take 3 weeks to complete, with 3 lessons per week.

Astronomy for VCE Physics

Each lesson typically involves:

• the introduction of the theory (video and/or text)
• experiment/practical activity/night sky observation/simulation exercise
• further reading/references
• quiz

The final lessons will go through revision of course content, then a final test.