Huddersfield Astronomical And Philosophical Society

Next Course Starts : October 2009
Course Title : A Beginners Course in Astronomy.
Duration : 6 weeks
The Venue : Clubroom
4A Railway Street
Huddersfield HD1 1JP
Start date : 14th October 2009
Day and time  : Wednesday evenings 7-9pm
What's included :  
  1 year membership to the society
  6 weeks tuition (see below)
  1 or 2 week loan of a 8" telescope for home use while attending the course (Refundable Deposit of £50 required)
  2 visits to the observatory for practical instruction
  Course materials for home study
  Coffee and biscuits
Cost £80.00
Application Complete the online form or attend any club night (A £10 deposit will be required to reserve a place)

To register for the course follow the Register Online Link and complete the registration form
We have limited spaces available

Register Online

For any additional Information Tel: 01484 710090

Course Content

 

Week 1

14th Oct 2009

Introduction to the night sky
Our solar system
Our Galaxy
The Universe

Week 2

21st Oct

Star formation
Our Sun
What type of objects are in the night sky

Week 3

28th Oct

Navigating the night sky
Understanding the constellation
Star hopping
 
Week 4

4th Nov

Telescopes explained
How to buy
Astrophotography the basics
Computers and astronomy

Week 5

18th Nov

Practical Session at the observatory

Week 6

25th Nov

Practical Session at the observatory

To register for the course follow the Register Online Link and complete the registration form

We have limited spaces available

Register Online

First beginners course a great success.

For any additional Information Tel: 01484 710090