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Introduction to The Night Sky and Astronomy

Lecture: The Night Sky and Astronomy

Introduction to The Night Sky and Astronomy - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

The first lecture will focus on dark sky etiquette and an orientation to the stars visible with the naked eye and binoculars.

Contacts

Alan Vogt
Alan Vogt
Primary Leader
  • Casual

8:00 pm     Goodman A

Topics Covered:

  • Dark sky etiquette
  • Navigation terminology and use in astronomy
  • Identification and navigation to constellations
  • Identification and navigation to the planets
  • Use of binoculars in astronomy
  • Identification and navigation to asterisms
Route/Place

Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Warm clothes

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