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
