Adult education evening courses in Astronomy, Einstein's Relativity and Quantum Physics held at historic Sydney Observatory. Presented by Dr Paul Payne using unique dynamic 3D stereo graphics. Complex concepts are made understandable through powerful visualizations. The courses take you from an introduction to the night sky to delving into the wonderful universe described by modern physics. The courses are free of mathematics except for " The Theorem of Pythagoras in Physics" and "HSC Relativity" .
Exploring the Heavens
An introduction to the wonderful night sky. Identify, and understand the nature of the planets, stars and constellations of the night sky. Learn which type of telescope is the one for you.
5 evenings, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
5 x Tuesdays, commencing 28th April, 2020
or
5 x Thursdays, commencing 30th April, 2020
cost: $210 ( concession $170 )
Astronomical Concepts
An 8 evening conceptual exploration of the universe. Light, Quantum physics and Relativity are introduced and applied to astronomy. We also examine the latest discovers and their significance. A few key concepts go a long way.
8 x evenings 6:00pm - 8:30pm
8 x Tuesdays commencing 4th February 2020
cost: $320 ( concession $260 )
Understanding Relativity
A 6 lecture introduction to Einstein's theory of Relativity. The slowing of time, the equivalence of energy and mass, and gravity are introduced using 3D graphics.
6 x evenings 6:00pm - 8:30pm
6 x Thursdays commencing 30th January 2020
or
6 x Tuesdays commencing 2th June 2020
cost: $240 ( concession $180 )
Understanding Quantum
A weekend introduction to Quantum physics. We explore the wave nature of particles, and how that lead to the uncertainty principle and entanglement. We apply the concepts to atoms, optics, polarization and astronomy.
Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
course date
7th December 2019
cost: $220 ( concession $180 )
or
5 x Thursday evenings 6:00pm - 8:30pm
commencing
12th March 2020
cost: $220 ( concession $180 )
The Theorem of Pythagoras in Physics
Mathematics is the language of science. This course is an introduction to the application of mathematics in Physics. Pythagoras's Theorem applied to Newtonian momentum, Einstein's Relativity and the probability of states in Quantum Mechanics. Over 3 evenings we explore the many ways to interprete this ancient theorem.
Dates available later in 2019
cost: $130 ( concession $110 )
HSC Relativity
This is a single evening event to demystify Einstein's Relativity for HSC students. A 3D stereo presentation applies the two axioms of relativity to derive time dilation, lose of simultaneity and length contraction. There is ample time for students to ask questions and experience a brief visit to a telescope at the observatory.
4:00pm - 5:45pm
Tuesdays or Thursdays during school terms
cost: $15 per student ( teacher free )
Astro-Update
Presented using the latest 3D technology, gain insight into the importance of recent space missions, activities and discoveries in astronomy.
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 23rd January 2020
or
Tuesday 28th January 2020
cost: $40 ( concession $35 )