Stars & Planets Course
Event details
14 September - 2 November 2023
Course duration: 8 weeks - Thursday nights
Course time: 7.30pm-10pm
Cost: $260 per person
Astronomy Lecturer: Martin Lewicki
14 September - 02 November 2023
Discover where to find planets, how they move in the sky and the history behind their discovery. Find out the best way to observe the planets and the stars, as well as how to use binoculars and digital cameras to capture star scapes. Learn how to use star maps and identify constellations, why different stars only appear during certain seasons and much, much more!
- Week 1: Introduction to Astronomy
- Week 2: Discover the Planets
- Week 3: Tour of the Solar System
- Week 4: Mapping the Sky
- Week 5: Discover the Stars
- Week 6: Backyard Astronomy
- Week 7: The Great Telescopes
- Week 8: The Universe and Beyond
