Beginners Course
New to astronomy? The Society holds 2 beginners courses during the winter months usually Oct/Nov and Feb/March.
Course places are limited to 20 per course. February course is now full - a wait list is in operation. Next course starts 10th October 2018.
See below for more information.
| Next Course Starts : | 7th February 2018 and 10th October 2018 |  |
| Course Title : | A Beginners Course in Astronomy. | |
| Duration : | 6 weeks | |
| The Venue : | Clubroom 4A Railway Street Huddersfield HD1 1JP |
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| Start date : | 7th February 2018 | |
| Day and time : | Wednesday evenings 7-9pm | |
| What's included : | ||
| 1 year membership to the society | ||
| 6 weeks tuition (see below) | ||
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1 or 2 weeks loan of a telescope for home use while attending the course |
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| visit to the observatory for practical instruction | ||
| Course materials for home study | ||
| Coffee and biscuits | ||
| Cost | £90.00 |
Please return application A.S.A.P
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION FORM
For any additional Information Tel: 01484348754 or 07814708186
Current Course Content
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Week 1 7th February 2018 |
Introduction to the night sky Our solar system Our Galaxy |
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| Week 2
14th February 2018 |
Star formation The Universe outside of our Solar System What type of objects are in the night sky |
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| Week 3
21st February 2018
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Navigating the night sky Understanding the constellations Star hopping |
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| Week 4
28th February 2018
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Telescopes explained.How to buy Astrophotography the basics Astronomy on the web
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| Week 5 or 6
7th March 2018 |
Astronomical Adventures Issues at the Forefront of Modern Astronomy |
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| Week 6 or 5
14th March 2018 |
Practical Astronomy |
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We have limited spaces available
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION FORM
For any additional Information Tel: 01484 348754 or 07814708186