Getting started in
amateur astronomy can be a challenge. In an effort to make the learning curve a
little easier, the RASC: Prince George Centre created the New Observers to
Visual Astronomy Program.
The objective of the program is to provide new members of the RASC Okanagan Centre with basic astronomy knowledge and skills to enable them to become proficient amateur astronomers and to foster an environment wherein new members may quickly become active, participating members of the Centre.
The
course is divided into six sessions and is held on Saturday mornings from 10 am
to 12 noon. In between sessions, students are encouraged to work on the Explore
the Universe Certificate. At the completion of the course those who have met
the observing requirements will be presented with their Explore the Universe
certificate.
TOPICS COVERED
Observing,
Motions of the Sky, Star maps, Distance, Brightness, Telescope types, the
Celestial Sphere, Deep Sky Objects, the Solar System, Stars and more.
DATES
OF CLASSES
All classes start at 10:00 am and run for 2 hours.
Course dates and locations are:
Sept 18 (TBA)
Oct 2 (Choices,
1937 Harvey Ave)
Oct 23 (Martin
Centre, 1434 Graham St)
Nov 6 (Choices)
Nov 20 (Choices)
Dec 4 (Choices).
COURSE
FEE: Adult
$100.00 Youth (under 21) $66.00
The course fee includes: One year membership in the RASC Okanagan Centre
One
Observers Handbook
One
year subscription to Skynews magazine
One
year subscription to the RASC e-Journal
One
year subscription to our Focus newsletter
One
Beginner’s Observing Guide
A
binder of course materials
Access to telescopes and other equipment.
Access to the Okanagan Observatory
REGISTRATION: Contact Colleen at outreachkelowna@shaw.ca or 250-763-3573