Introduction to Practical Astronomy Course

Starts Wed 23 July 2025

Cost non-member: $350
SASI Member: $310

Introductory course held annually at Green Point Observatory,
Runs over 8 consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9:30pm.

For all members of the public from Year 10 (High School) to retirement interested in astronomy.

Activity-based practicals. Immersive Astronomy experience. 
Supported by modern educational technologies (website, videos, glossary, animations, quizzes, star charts & apps, on-line content).
Face to Face presentations, small group coaching on equipment. Certificate on completion. No telescopes required.

Wed 23 July Getting Acquainted with the Southern Sky
Wed 30 July Observing Constellations from Southern Hemisphere
Wed 6 Aug Setting up Telescopes & Understanding Optics
Wed 13 Aug Observing the Solar System
Wed 20 Aug Stars have Colour & Brightness
Wed 27 Aug Observing Deep Sky Objects
Wed 3 Sept Intro to Big Bang Theory
Wed 10 Sept New Developments in Astronomy & Space, basic terms in Astro-Photography

Recommended: Additional Saturday evenings observing during the course, dark-sky location with our mentor volunteers & hands on their equipment.

 

For more information see our detailed program and download the SASPAC 2025 Flyer

 

Bookings essential. Register only on-line. Full payment by Sun 20 July 2025
Education Officer, Peter Eyland (0408) 207 927
Email enquiries via: 

SASPAC - Sutherland Astronomical Society Practical Astronomy Course

  

SASPAC Registration

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