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Astronomy 101   

On a clear night, one can see literally thousands of stars, but what are we really looking at? Join others as you learn many interesting things about our sun, the planets, the stars, and the countless fascinating objects in our immense Universe. Everyone will have at least two opportunities to observe celestial objects through powerful telescopes. You will see Jupiter and four of its moons, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies millions of light years away! The two observing nights will take place at the Wahnsiedler Observatory located just 40 minutes away near Lynnville, Indiana. Scott Conner, past 17-year president of the Evansville Astronomical Society and winner of the Astronomical League’s Hans Baldauf Award and Master Outreach Award, will guide you in this exploration of the universe! .
Must be 18 to register.

 

 

Astronomy 101 - ALP407-001

On a clear night, one can see literally thousands of stars, but what are we really looking at? Join others as you learn many interesting things about our sun, the planets, the stars, and the countless fascinating objects in our immense Universe. Everyone will have at least two opportunities to observe celestial objects through powerful telescopes. You will see Jupiter and four of its moons, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies millions of light years away! The two observing nights will take place at the Wahnsiedler Observatory located just 40 minutes away near Lynnville, Indiana. Scott Conner, past 17-year president of the Evansville Astronomical Society and winner of the Astronomical League’s Hans Baldauf Award and Master Outreach Award, will guide you in this exploration of the universe! .
Must be 18 to register.

 

Instructor: Steven Scott Conner
Date: 3/6/2025 - 4/24/2025 Observation nights March 13 & April 3; 7:30-9:00 pm. There will be no class on March 20
Schedule: 8 session(s) - Th
Time: 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Location: USI University Center East, Room 2207, 8600 University Boulevard Evansville, IN 47712
Fee: $95.00
Contact hours: 9

Observation Nights: March 13 & April 3, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Register: USI.edu/Astronomy

USI alumni receive a 10% discount. Use promo code 25ALUM. 

Senior Citizens age 60 and older receive a 10% discount. Use promo code 25Senior 

 

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