This 6-class course by Ken Graun is for astronomy enthusiasts who want to get acquainted with the night sky. Participants will learn how to identify the constellations and gain hands-on experience with telescopes. Class 3 • 2 hours Objective: Introduction to Telescope Mounts Lecture: Major telescope mounts, motorized and GOTO versions Outdoor Activity: Use a SCT GOTO telescope to observe objects in the night sky. For more info contact us at info@patagoniapubliclibrary.org
This 6-class course by Ken Graun is for astronomy enthusiasts who want to get acquainted with the night sky. Participants will learn how to identify the constellations and gain hands-on experience with telescopes. Class 4 • 2 hours Objective: Understand eyepieces and discovering the ones that work best for you. Lecture: The ABCs of Eyepieces. Choosing and using eyepieces—various eyepieces presented. Outdoor Activity: Telescope observing of the night sky. For more info contact us at info@patagoniapubliclibrary.org
This 6-class course by Ken Graun is for astronomy enthusiasts who want to get acquainted with the night sky. Participants will learn how to identify the constellations and gain hands-on experience with telescopes. Class 5 • 2 hours Objective: Observing the Sun, Moon and planets Lecture: The Sun, Moon and planets—basic facts and observing techniques. Outdoor Activity: Telescope observing of the night sky. For more info contact us at info@patagoniapubliclibrary.org
This 6-class course by Ken Graun is for astronomy enthusiasts who want to get acquainted with the night sky. Participants will learn how to identify the constellations and gain hands-on experience with telescopes. Class 6 • 2 hours Objective: Learn about and observe Deep Sky Objects (Star Clusters, Nebulae and Galaxies). Lecture: The Messier and NGC catalogues of Deep Sky Objects Outdoor Activity: Telescope observing of the night sky. For more info contact us at info@patagoniapubliclibrary.org