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Night Sky Course
« on: November 12, 2015, 05:23:18 PM »
Week 1
 
Friday November 20 – 6:00pm – 10:00pm
The Constellations and their Stars
The Northern Sky & North Celestial Pole
The Fall Sky
Observing weather Permitting

Saturday November 21   4:00pm – 8:00pm
The Winter Sky
Seeing and Navigating the Sky
Using Binoculars & Backyard telescopes
Observing weather Permitting


Week 2 

Friday  November 27  6:00pm – 10:00pm
Observing the Moon & Sun
Observing the Planets with a Telescope
Meteor Showers, Comets, Eclipses and More
Observing weather Permitting

Saturday November 28  4:00pm – 8:00pm
The Spring Sky
The Summer Sky
The Southern Sky& the Milky Way
Observing weather Permitting

Space is limited, so please inform Gary Colwell if you're interested.
Limited to the first 12 applicants
Attached is the planisphere we will be using ( except our will be the Northern Hemisphere....lol..)
« Last Edit: November 13, 2015, 12:48:51 PM by Gary.Colwell »