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Fascinated by the different galaxies and stars? Then come and learn more! This Winter the Kempsville Recreation Center is partnering with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Club to provide residents with a fun and interactive introductory series on the wonders above. Classes are two part - in class instructional, followed by a stroll outside to look up and see the night skies through telescopes provided. (Weather permitting)

Learning Your Way Around the Night Sky

  • Planisphere
  • Star Charts
  • How to use them
  • SkyMaps
  • Stellarium
  • Cell phone apps

Weather permitting-

  • Outdoor observing through telescopes
  • various night sky targets will be viewed outside
  • Class fee $5 per person- center membership or day pass is required, or a qualifying insurance membership such as Silver Sneakers.
  • PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

 

Want more sessions?? Let us know!

Other classes we are looking at include:

The Tools of an Astronomer-

Star Charts & how to find things in the night sky

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: Kempsville Community Recreation Center
800 Monmouth Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

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Information for Visitors

Instructions for the Public:

Fascinated by the different galaxies and stars? Then come and learn more! This Fall the Kempsville Recreation Center is partnering with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Club to provide residents with a fun and interactive introductory series on the wonders above. Classes are two part - in class instructional, followed by a stroll outside to look up and see the night skies through telescopes provided. (Weather permitting)

 

How to Buy a Telescope/Deep Sky

  • Buying a telescope for a child
  • The three main types of telescopes
  • How they work
  • What NOT to buy
  • Accessories
  • Deep Sky Objects- Star Clusters, Nebulae, Galaxies

Weather permitting-

  • various night sky targets will be viewed outside
  • Class fee $5 per person- center membership or day pass is required, or a qualifying insurance membership such as Silver Sneakers.
  • PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

And… be sure to check out our last two class of 2024!

  • Wednesday, November 6th 7-8:30pm- Learning the Night Sky
  • Wednesday, December 11th 7-8:30pm - The Moon and Other Celestial Objects

Location Details

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800 Monmouth Lane
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7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern
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