Night Sky

Explorer Course

Are you interested in finding out more about the countless magnificent objects up there in our night sky? If so, then the Astronomical Society of Tasmania’s forthcoming  NIGHT SKY EXPLORER course is for you!

Features of the course:

• It’s for everybody, children and adults
• You don’t need to know anything about astronomy
• You don’t need any special equipment such as telescopes or binoculars; we provide everything
• You will learn about how the stars move and how to observe the night sky, with and without equipment
• You will learn about and look at dazzling stars, star clusters, nebulae (huge clouds of interstellar gas), the planets and the Moon (and maybe even a comet if there is one visible)
• You will learn how to use star maps and free astronomy apps for your phone and laptop or desktop computer
• You will discover the exciting world of telescopes and binoculars – how to set them up and use them; members of the AST will be on hand to demonstrate all of this as well as provide advice on what equipment to buy (and from which retailers), if you are planning a purchase
• Once you see the stunning beauty of the night sky’s wonders through a telescope, you will be hooked on this hobby for life!

Please Note:

• The course is in two parts and run over two nights from 7:15 pm to about 10:00 pm at the Rosny Library on selected Thursday and Friday evenings
• Click here to find the next scheduled course
• As the course runs over two nights you should attend both evenings to get the maximum benefit from the program
• Tea, coffee and biscuits, as well as soft drinks, are provided during a mid-evening break on each night
• COVID restrictions will be applied
• The course costs $50 per adult; children can attend free of charge (though they should be accompanied by an adult, whether a parent, guardian or relative)
• Full details of the program for both nights, method of payment, etc will be sent after enrolments close
• Be early to enrol – the course fills quickly and due to COVID restrictions, attendance will be limited; if you miss out, your name will be placed on a waiting list for the next scheduled course
• If, for any reason, you wish to cancel your enrolment, please let us know immediately so that someone from the waiting list can take your place.

To enrol, please write directly to Richard (the NSE Course Coordinator) at: regulus1951@gmail.com