Astronomy

How old is the universe? How do galaxies develop? How are planetary systems formed? Are you fascinated by questions like these? Today is your lucky day, because you may have found yourself the perfect bachelor! Spectacular discoveries have recently been made in the field of astronomy, mainly because technological advances make new things possible. In Groningen you can choose to concentrate on the universe itself, or on developing and improving instruments.

Web class

This web class deals with the expansion of the universe: you will be determining that expansion yourself! You will measure the distances and recession velocities of carefully selected galaxies and plot these quantities in a so-called Hubble-diagram. That diagram will tell you the current rate of expansion of the universe. You will learn about extragalactic astronomy and develop analytical skills as well as a critical view. The web class is structured into four weeks: (1) Introduction and background; (2) Galaxies and their optical spectra; (3) Measuring velocities and distances; (4) Your Hubble diagram and its implications.

Would you like some more information about the programme, admission requirements and job opportunities? Visit the website of Astronomy!

Registration is now open

Registration for the the spring edition of the web classes (3 - 30 March 2025) is now open until Monday 24 February 2025 at 10:00 (Dutch time).

Please make sure to click ‘Complete my booking!’ at the end of the registration procedure! Only then, your booking will be completed and a confirmation email will be sent to you.

Do you have questions about the web classes? Have a look at the frequently asked questions or send an email to webklassen rug.nl.