Free Online Fall 2025 Astronomy Courses!
Open to high school, college, and lifelong learners; no prior experience needed!
Explore stars, galaxies, dark matter, and more with real telescope networks and scientific data tools.
UNC–Chapel Hill & LookingUpAstro!
Full attendance and participation are required to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Spaces are limited, so hurry and secure your spot today!
Course Schedule (Take Together or Separately!):
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OPIS-1: Sept 18 – Oct 23 | Thursdays 8–9 PM ET | Beginner — Discover Earth, the Moon, and our Solar System; start your cosmic journey!
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OPIS-2: Oct 30 – Dec 11 | Thursdays 8–9 PM ET | Intermediate — Explore stars, supernovae, and galaxies through real data and hands-on projects.
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OPIS-3 + MWU: Sept 16 – Dec 9 | Tuesdays 8–9 PM ET | Advanced & Multi-Wavelength — Dive into dark matter, galactic dynamics, and observe the cosmos in optical and radio light using real telescope or radio telescope data.
Courses can be taken individually or in sequence.
Designed for general audiences, from beginners to advanced learners.
No exams, but attendance and participation are essential for full learning.
SkyNet (robotic telescope access) is provided in OPIS-1, OPIS-2, and OPIS-3.
Access to archival SkyNet Data content is provided in MWU.
All participants who successfully complete course components will receive a certificate of completion and may carry a balance forward as members of the SkyNet space telescope network.
Led by teaching assistants John Taylor & Abbas Mokhtarzadeh, perfect for students, educators, amateur astronomers, and curious minds.
