20% DISCOUNT PRICE: £36 - Discount period ends Monday 12th April

COURSE DURATION:  4 weeks (1.5 hours per week).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: No formal requirements; an interest in astronomy.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Anyone who wishes to observe the night sky and learn about the techniques involved in doing so.

WHAT WILL I LEARN? By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Use the Plough as a signpost to find other stars
• Know which stars never set in your latitude
• Find and recognise the bright stars and main constellations visible at different times of the year
• Understand about seasons and why the sky changes
• Plan observations - knowing what you’ll see
• Make an observation – recording what you see

HOW WILL I LEARN?

You will learn through a combination of teacher input, group exercises, simulations and short homework assignments to explore the skies for yourself.

WHAT DOES THIS COURSE LEAD TO?

You may wish to study the follow-on course ‘Introduction to Astronomy’ which is also on offer through the Adult Education department, please refer to the Adult Education prospectus for more information.

COURSE MATERIALS:

Ian Ridpath’s ‘Monthly Sky Guide’. This is available from the Island Planetarium, Fort Victoria, Yarmouth or good bookshops costing £10.00.