OU Course on Moons of the Solar System

[FunkyNige]

Forgot to mention this when this course first appeared, but if you want a computer simulation of the solar system (well Universe, but I'm guessing most people are most interested in out solar system) you can buy the program 'Universe Sandbox' ( http://universesandbox.com/ ) that allows you to either watch the moons go about their merry dance in high speed, or if you're curious about what would happen to the moons of Saturn if you put Neptune in orbit you can also try that.

This is Jupiter and some of its moons, the trails aren't what you expect for an orbit as the simulation is based on the Sun rather than Jupiter itself.


You can centre the simulation on whatever body you want, it's really quite clever what it can do!

The new one is in Alpha but you can get the original for $10 on that site.

[jmorgan]

I had this on the PCs laptop. Version 2 out now I think and Mac version as well. Might get this again.

[Eric Mc]

I'm thoroughly enjoying the Moons course. I've just finished Week 4 and have averaged 94% on the tests so far.

[Toaster]

Eric Mc said:

I'm thoroughly enjoying the Moons course. I've just finished Week 4 and have averaged 94% on the tests so far.

You should take an undergrad course with the OU then do a deeper dive into the subject

[Eric Mc]

I'd love to but I don't really have the time.

[Toaster]

Trust me if you have a passion for a subject you find the time.......Every OU student will tell you that

[Eric Mc]

I have too many other activities - as well as a family life. I just can't commit to a formal degree course at this time in my life. Maybe when I retire.

[Toaster]

Eric Mc said:

I have too many other activities - as well as a family life. I just can't commit to a formal degree course at this time in my life. Maybe when I retire.

So many do I too have many activities and family...well I guess a small taster may be all you can manage for the moment but greater things await...

[jmorgan]

Enjoying this as well. I have done a few small courses, paid for. But the bigger stuff, that is a lot of loot.

[Eric Mc]

I would very much like to get a proper degree in something someday - not ever having gone to university. Paleontology appeals to me too.

[Toaster]

jmorgan said:

Enjoying this as well. I have done a few small courses, paid for. But the bigger stuff, that is a lot of loot.

It wasn't always that way the OU was (and still better value than most brick uni's) as The price of a doing full-time degree (120 credits PA was about £1,400) now is about £5,264 a year, which is still cheaper than £9K but does mean its harder for some to do these courses.