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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Astronomy and Space Science Unit, Department of Physics, University of Colombo” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%231e73be” google_fonts=”font_family:Average%20Sans%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_single_image image=”461″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”img_link_large”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”458,457,456,455,454,511,513″ title=”Memories of the previous course”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Observational Astronomy and the basics of Astrophysics are fundamental steps of learning scientific methods and promoting secondary scholars to a science curriculum. Access to such programs is severely limited to the student community of Sri Lanka. The Astronomy and Space Science Unit (ASSU), Department of Physics, University of Colombo intends to offer a series of short courses in Space Science and Observational Astronomy for the benefit of the general public of Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

The course provides an introduction to the field of Astronomy, allowing you to learn about observational astronomy, stars and galaxies, from the Sun to the Milky Way and beyond, and about the structure and formation of the universe. The sky observations and introduction to astronomical instrumentation will be covered in the practical sessions.<\/p>\n

The course is prepared for the enthusiastic scholars in astronomy and space science who seek higher education in astronomy and train for the national and international competitions. The course teaches physically and more importantly the hands-on experience of handling modern telescopes and other instrumentation will be given.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Eligibility” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%231e73be” google_fonts=”font_family:Average%20Sans%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Completion of primary education up to GCE Ordinary Level.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to apply?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%231e73be” google_fonts=”font_family:Average%20Sans%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Registration form Click here<\/a>
\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Course Structure ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%231e73be” google_fonts=”font_family:Average%20Sans%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The course will be conducted physically on Saturdays from 8.30 am -12.30 pm. The course duration is 12 weeks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Deadline for Registration ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%231e73be” google_fonts=”font_family:Average%20Sans%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]<\/p>\n

Registration deadline June 14, 2025.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Course Fee” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%231e73be” google_fonts=”font_family:Average%20Sans%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]LKR 20,000\/-<\/p>\n

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Beneficiary Name: Colombo Science and Technology Cell<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beneficiary Account: 1116016487<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bank: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Branch: Reid Avene<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bank Routing Sort Code and\/or Branch Code : 7056-116<\/strong><\/p>\n

Swift\/BIC Code : CCEYLKLX<\/strong><\/p>\n

Account Currency: LKR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bank Country: Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The certificate holders shall be able to explain basic laws in astronomy and the present understanding of the solar system up to the galaxies, stellar structures and the universe. Thus, at the end of the course students will be able to:<\/p>\n