Community Astronomy Class
To register contact the instructor:
Instructor: Chris R. Milford (NASA-Jet Propulsion
Laboratory) chrismilford@gmail.com
Ever
wanted to learn about the stars and planets above, but never wanted to worry
about class grades?
Community Astronomy 101 is for you then. You will spend 10 weeks understanding the fundamentals
of the science of astronomy, from learning about constellations to
understanding what happens when you get sucked into a black hole. Community
Astronomy 101 is taught by a NASA JPL rocket scientist, but it will not be all
mathematics and theory, you will actually get your hands dirty using telescopes,
cameras, and binoculars. If you ever thought about what kind of telescope to
buy, or how to use a telescope that was given to you, this too is the class for
you. Members of the Northern Sky Astronomical Society will train you on how to
use different telescopes, how to find objects in the sky.
By
the completion of this course, you will have successfully accomplished the same
content that is taught in a college introductory astronomy class, without the
stress of tests or grades. Each class will consist of two parts, a lecture
discussion lasting an hour and an observation demonstration lasting the last
hour, this will be where you will actually do astronomy. This course will be
fun; astronomy is something everyone can do if they just look up into the sky.
Cost
of the course will be $75.00 (bring cash or check on the first day of class) and
this will include all materials, each participant will receive a package of
materials. The class will be held at East Grand Forks Heritage
Village Amundson classroom (219 20 Street NE, East Grand Forks, MN).
