WElcome
Astronaut
Every Saturday for 8 weeks at 13:00 CET you will be required to return to this page by logging into your Kids in Orbit account and clicking on the JOIN SESSION button. It’s as simple as that – see you in class!
The 8-week syllabus
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Planet extremes
From crust to core – we delve deep into the most fascinating features of each planet and learn secrets others may never learn.
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Elements and the Quantum Universe
Everything we see is made of things we cannot. This miniature universe is unimaginably weird and wonderful.
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Astro Heroes
We know so much about Physics, Astronomy and Space Science thanks to some amazing brainy geniuses. We learn who they are and what they discovered!
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Comets and Asteroids
We leave no space rock unturned. We explore the cold, mysterious and the glorious parts of space which are often left in the shadows.
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Lives of stars
From stellar cradle to grave – we fast forward millions and billions of years and explore the stages of various star types and learn how they differ from one another.
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Black holes, Pulsars and Magnetars
The afterlife of certain stars is mind-blowing and unbelievable at best! We shall explore the most extreme and powerful dead stars in the Universe!
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Evolution of Galaxies
Galaxies are ancient beasts with incredible stories to tell. We delve into the billion-year-old lifespan and see how they were formed and how they have changed over time.
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The Future of Space Exploration
The future of space exploration is the most fascinating topic I can think of! YOU ARE the future – what will you do for mankind?
Timetable
Saturday 12 Jan 2019 - 13:00 CET
Session 1 – Planet Extremes
Saturday 19 Jan 2019 - 13:00 CET
Session 2 – Elements and the Quantum Universe
Saturday 26 Jan 2019 - 13:00 CET
Session 3 – Astro Heroes
Saturday 2 Feb 2019 - 13:00 CET
Session 4 – Comets and Asteroids
Saturday 9 Feb 2019 - 13:00 CET
Session 5 – Lives of Stars
Saturday 16 Feb 2019 - 13:00 CET
Session 6 – Black holes, Pulsars and Magnetars
Saturday 23 Feb 2019 - 13:00 CET
Session 7 – Evolution of Galaxies
Saturday 2 Mar 2019 - 13:00 CET
Session 8 – The Future of Space Exploration