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Update:? This class has been filled and is no longer open to enrollment.? However; If you would like to be put on a notification list of the next time we offer the class please email James Yoder at jty.Astro@... ? Thanks! ? James Yoder ? Course Summary East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) is offering an introductory class targeted to persons who are considering purchasing a telescope, or who have a telescope and would like to learn how to use it.? The class covers topics such as the different types of telescopes, telescope mounts, accessories and considerations for purchasing a telescope.? It also covers basic concepts useful for amateur astronomers including what to expect from your telescope, appropriate objects for viewing, understanding the night sky, planning an observing session and techniques used for locating objects.? Classes will be held via ZOOM on Tuesday evenings and will be recorded. ? Labs are hands-on and involve utilization of a small telescope (Bring your own, or one will be supplied).? The intent of the labs is to ensure students are comfortable with using a telescope and to teach basic techniques used to locate and view various objects.? Labs will be scheduled for Saturday evenings.? ? Course size will be limited and will be closed once limit have been reached. ? Course Materials The following documents have been developed for this class.? Feel free to download and review them.? They are PDF format.? Please note that these documents will likely be updated again before the class. ? ? o?? ? ? o?? Course Details o?? 5 Zoom Classes and 5 hands-on Labs, and one pre-lab mini session ? ? o?? $25 for EVAC Members ? ? o?? $35 for EVAC non-members ? ? o?? Ages 12 and up (Accompanying adult required if under 18) ? ? o?? Lab size will be limited to 20 students Course Schedule ·????? Weekly ZOOM Class o?? 5 recorded classes, 90 minutes each o?? Tuesdays 7pm – 8:30pm §? First Class 03/18 §? Last Class 04/15 ·????? Weekly Labs: 5 Labs( and ) o?? 5 Labs, 2 hours each §? Fridays 8:00pm – 10:00pm §? First Lab 03/21 §? Last Lab 04/18 ? Student Information The following information will be required from each student for registration: ·???????? Name ·???????? Contact Information o?? Email Address o?? Contact Phone Number ·???????? Do you have a telescope you plan on bringing to the labs? o?? Make/model of telescope if you are bringing it to the lab ·???????? If you are bringing a telescope would you be willing to share it with a fellow classmate during a lab? ? Contact Information For more information feel free to email James Yoder at jty.Astro@... |