Huddersfield Astronomical And Philosophical Society

Next Course Starts :	Wednesday 20th October 2010
Course Title :	A Beginners Course in Astronomy.
Duration :	6 weeks
The Venue :	Clubroom 4A Railway Street Huddersfield HD1 1JP
Start date :	20th October 2010
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

For any additional Information Tel: 01484 710090

Current Course Content

Week 1 27th Jan 2010	Introduction to the night sky Our solar system Our Galaxy The Universe
Week 2 3rd Feb	Star formation Our Sun What type of objects are in the night sky
Week 3 10th Feb	Navigating the night sky Understanding the constellation Star hopping
Week 4 17th Feb	Telescopes explained How to buy Astrophotography the basics Computers and astronomy
Week 5 24th Feb	Practical Session at the observatory
Week 6 3 March	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

First beginners course a great success.

For any additional Information Tel: 01484 710090