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Astronomy 201 is held on the second Tuesday of each month. This evening is for members who want to learn more about the fundamentals of astronomy, and is a great transition for those who have completed the Astronomy 101 Course.
See below for the course outline.
Note: If you are coming to these nights, email oanacjones@gmail.com to be given access to the documents section for this course.
PART 1: A GROUNDING IN ASTRONOMY
FEBRUARY: Astronomy 101
A look at measurements, the great minds that paved the way to modern astronomy, and the solar system up close.
MARCH: Stellar Mechanics & DSOs
Where did it all come from and what’s out there? From the Big Bang to the wide range of things we can see today.
APRIL: Modern Astronomy
A look at where Astronomy is going and some highlights of upcoming projects.
PART 2: NAVIGATING THE SKY
MAY: Markers in the sky
Learn the easiest objects to spot and how to find them.
JUNE: Navigational Tools
Useful star charts, websites and apps.
JULY: Eye in the Sky workshop
learn to set up and point a telescope, and how to do a night sky tour for your friends with just a laser pointer.
PART 3: ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
AUGUST: Camera Basics
Learn to take astronomy photos with a modest DSLR. Find out about good camera settings, exposure, what on earth HDRI is, and how to find and photograph auroras.
SEPTEMBER: Telescope Astrophotography
Attach a camera to a telescope, add a tracker and get some beautiful shots.
OCTOBER: Stacking and Processing
Improve your astrophotography by learning the tricks of the Pros: Stacking, noise reduction and composite imaging.
PART 4: END OF THE YEAR
NOVEMBER: Wrap Up
Join us for a fun quiz to cap off the year!