ASTRONOMY
| Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Sky |
| AS-01 • Classes begin: Sep 29 (End date: Nov 3) • 12 Hours • 6 Sessions • Wed: 7:00-9:00 |
The crisp clear nights of fall are perfect for observing the sky. Join us in learning to identify the major stars and constellations. Learn how to use star charts provided to participants and become familiar with the motions of the sun, moon and planets. Jupiter and Mars will be fine evening targets. The Orionid meteor shower will also highlight this month. Our sister Andromeda Galaxy will be readily visible. Learn about the sky through lectures and outdoor observing with the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes. Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Sky will take a non-mathematical look at the universe around us. Topics will include planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and more. The only prerequisite is an interest in astronomy! Tuition includes a textbook.
Room: 209 • Diane and Ken Menzies • Tuition: $79
Diane Menzies is a former science teacher and Technology Coordinator. Ken Menzies is an environmental consultant. Both have a lifelong interest in astronomy.