Introduction to Practical Astronomy Course

Starts Wed 7 August 2024

Cost non-member: $350
SASI Member: $310

Introductory course held annually at Green Point Observatory,
Runs over 8 consecutive Wednesday evenings.

Each Wednesday evening starts at 7:00 pm and continues for approximately 2 and a half hours.

For all members of the public from Year 10 (High School) to retirement interested in astronomy. Activity-based practicals. Immersive Astronomy experience. Using modern educational technologies (website, software, animations, movies, glossary). No telescopes required. Certificate on completion.

 

Wed 7 Aug Getting Acquainted with the Night Sky
Wed 14 Aug Constellations from the Southern Hemisphere
Wed 21 Aug Setting up Telescopes & Understanding Optics
Wed 28 Aug The Solar System
Wed 4 Sep Stars
Wed 11 Sep Deep Sky Objects
Wed 18 Sep Intro to the Big Bang Theory
Wed 25 Sep New Developments in Astronomy & Space, Basic concepts for beginners in Astro-Photography)

Recommended: Additional Saturday evenings dark-sky observing during the course, with mentor volunteers.

 

For more information see our detailed program and download the SASPAC 2024 Flyer 

 

Bookings essential. Register only on-line. Full payment by Thurs 4 August 2024
Education Officer, Peter Eyland (0408) 207 927
Email enquiries via: 

SASPAC - Sutherland Astronomical Society Practical Astronomy Course

  

SASPAC Registration

$310.00 – $350.00

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