Astronomy Course Starts Wed 23 July 2025
Runs 8 consecutive Wed evenings. 7pm to 9:30pm approx
For all members of the public from Year 10 (High School) to retirement interested in astronomy. Activity-based practicals. No telescopes required. Certificate on completion.
โ Wed 23 July Getting Acquainted with the Southern Skyโจ
โ Wed 30 July Observing Constellations from Southern Hemisphereโจโ Wed 6 Aug Setting up Telescopes & Understanding Opticsโจ
โ Wed 13 Aug Observing the Solar Systemโจ
โ Wed 20 Aug Stars have Colour & Brightnessโจ
โ Wed 27 Aug Observing Deep Sky Objectsโจ
โ Wed 3 Sept Intro to Big Bang Theoryโจ
โ Wed 10 Sept New Developments in Astronomy & Space, Basic terms in Astro-Photography
Recommended: Additional Saturday evenings observing during the course, dark-sky location with our mentor volunteers & hands on their equipment & telescopes.
Alternative wet or cloudy or windy weather program provided.
โ Bookings essential. Register only on-line. Full Payment by Sunday 20 July 2025. Education Officer, Peter Eyland (0408) 207 927 Email: educationofficer@sasi.net.au