Astronomical Concepts: Astronomy Course
8-Week Course
Every Thursday, 15 October ‒ 3 December 2026 6.30–8.30pm
$320
$320Standard Recommended for ages 16+
Sydney Observatory
Explore the universe with Dr Paul Payne in this eight-week evening course at Sydney Observatory.
Discover the powerful ideas that shape modern astronomy in an accessible and thought-provoking course for anyone curious about how the universe works. Across eight evenings, Dr Paul Payne introduces the key concepts of light, quantum physics and relativity, then applies them to the study of space.
Examine the latest discoveries and consider why they matter, all without getting lost in complex mathematics.
Held every Thursday evening from 15 October to 3 December 2026. Recommended for ages 16+
