Astronomy is a subject taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry It is taught to every student in their first year until at least the fifth year. It is an elective when students take their N.E.W.T.s. Astronomy is a branch of magic studying the universe, including stars and planets. It is taught in the evening and at midnight at the Astronomy Tower.
About[]
Astronomy is taught to every student from the first year until at least the fifth year when they take O.W.L.s. In their sixth year, the student has the option of continuing their study of Astronomy for their N.E.W.T.s if they achieve a high enough pass grade during their O.W.L.s.
It is taught in the evening or at midnight when it was best to view the night sky. The student studies the night skies through telescopes. In the first year, students learn the names and locations of the stars, constellations and planets and study the movement of the planets.[1] Before starting Hogwarts, they have to purchase their own telescope.[2]
Curriculum[]
First year[]
- Names of stars and constellations
- Location of stars, constellations and planets
- Planets
- Focus on Jupiter
Third year[]
- Star charts (homework)
Known timetables[]
| Years | Day | Period |
|---|---|---|
Known teachers[]
- Aurora Sinistra (In or before 1991 - ?)
Known O.W.L.s[]
- Aurora Sinistra
- Barty Crouch Jnr.
- William Weasley
- Percy Weasley
- Harry Potter
- Ronald Weasley
- Hermione Granger
Notes and sources[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 8
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Chapter 6