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Moons

David Rothery, Victoria Austin, Marj Stevens, Davide Odorico, Joe Stormer, Julian Livsey, Fozia Zaidi - Moons Course Mentor, Tilly Seargeant, and Jack Wright

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more An interest in learning about the moons of our Solar System and the methods used to understand them. Prior knowledge of astronomy is not expected. You can use the hashtag #FLMoons to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

What are moons?
Moons and what they are made of; craters and cratering
Volcanism on moons, Europa, small moons
Our Moon and how it has been explored
What we have learned from the Moon
Water on the Moon, and the future of lunar exploration
Exploring other moons:
Moons and the future; how many of them host life?

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Introduction to solar system moons

According to learners, this course offers a fascinating and accessible exploration of the moons in our solar system. Many found the content to be well-structured and presented in engaging ways, making complex topics understandable even without prior astronomy knowledge. The lectures and explanations are frequently described as clear and easy to follow, leading to a positive learning experience. Some reviewers specifically highlighted the course's ability to foster a deep appreciation for these celestial bodies.

Pacing is manageable, workload is reasonable.

"The workload was just right for a few hours a week."

"Pace was good, allowing time to digest the material."

"I felt the course was easy to fit into my schedule."

"Manageable course load, not too overwhelming."

Content sparks curiosity and interest.

"Found the topic of moons and their exploration truly stimulating."

"Absolutely fascinating subject matter, presented beautifully."

"It really opened my eyes to how diverse and interesting the moons are."

"I loved learning about the geology and potential for life on different moons."

Excellent starting point for newcomers to astronomy.

"This course is perfect for anyone curious about space but with no prior background."

"I had zero knowledge coming in, and I was able to understand everything presented."

"Assumes no prior knowledge which is great for absolute beginners like myself."

"A really good introduction to the topic of moons for someone without much science background."

Content is well-presented and easy to grasp.

"The content was well presented and explained clearly in an easy to follow manner."

"Course is well structured and lectures are engaging."

"I found the content fascinating and accessible, despite having no prior knowledge of astronomy."

"The topics were explained clearly and I found myself looking forward to each week's materials."

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