This course is designed to give you the knowledge you need to become a confident stargazer.
"I have learnt so much more on these courses than I could ever learn by reading books as I prefer the visual side of learning which I can now use by reading the books and learning more. Thank you!" : Sid.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed all 3 courses. I knew nothing before I started and now know enough to get me started and continue searching the night sky. Thanks for setting up Thanet Astronomy Group!" : Rita.
Each of the 3 presentations take about 2 hours, including questions and answers.
There is a break mid way, where snacks and drinks are available.
This Presentation is designed to help people that are new to Star Gazing and want to know the basic facts.
It will explain how your eyes work, exactly what Star Gazing is, what you do & don't need to be a Star Gazer.
It will tell you where and when you can Star Gaze along with what you can see and how you can see it.
Finally it will give you an insight into what comes after Basic Star Gazing when your interest in the subject begins to burn like the Stars themselves.-
This Presentation is designed to help people that are new to Star Gazing and want to know the basic facts.
This Presentation will look in some detail about what can be seen.
It will look at how to view the Sun Safely.
A practical list to see by eye.
What comes after Intermediate Star Gazing ?
This presentation will look at where and when to look.
It will cover the movement of the Earth and the sky above.
It will explain the coordinate systems used to map the sky.
With the knowledge from these three modules you will be able to understand the basics you need to progress from Basic Stargazing to Amateur Astronomy.