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Astronomy
Modern astronomy is not only the observation of the starry sky, but the interaction of physics, mathematics and cosmonautics. Our 3-year program spans 16 common chapters, from celestial mechanics and exoplanets to cosmology and astronomical image processing. At each stage, we go through these topics at different depths: younger students build an intuitive understanding of phenomena without being overloaded with formulas. The middle group moves on to computational problems and optics, while the older ones use a strict mathematical apparatus to solve complex problems.
1 year
Who these classes are for
For students in grades 6-11 who are interested in looking beyond the school curriculum — from the structure of the solar system to black holes and galaxies.
The program is designed for three years and is built sequentially. Each subsequent group doesn't study new chapters, but instead covers the same 16 topics in more depth—with more math and more rigorous exposition.
Our groups
Junior
recommended from grade 5 1 year of study- Grade 5-6 mathematics
Many topics are covered conceptually, without heavy mathematics. The goal is to build an intuitive understanding of astrophysical processes and learn to explain what you have studied in your own words.
Intermediate
recommended from 7th grade 1 year of study- A conceptual grasp of the basics of the Junior group topics (optics aside)
- Grade 7 mathematics
The same topics, now in the language of mathematics: we describe with calculations what the Junior group treated conceptually, and homework includes more computational problems. The one entirely new topic is optics.
Senior
recommended from the 8th grade 1 year of study- A conceptual grasp of the basics of all 16 sections
- Ability to work with the simplest mathematical methods
- Grade 7 mathematics
We go deeper into topics you already know: more advanced mathematical tools and a more detailed, more rigorous treatment of each of the 16 sections.
Ready to try it?
Ready to dive into the world of infinite space? Then join a group that matches your training.