Exploring the Night Sky
Dates: | November 4-25, 2024 |
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Meets: | M from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM |
Location: | UT Nielsen Physics Bldg., Room 108 |
Cost: | $99.00 |
Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.
Learn to navigate the heavens with binoculars and telescopes, observing galaxies, globular and open clusters, star-forming regions, planets, and Earth’s moon. We’ll glimpse the future of our manned space program as well as the unmanned robotic exploration of our solar system. Through the powerful eyes of the Hubble Space Telescope, you’ll take an exciting journey of discovery. You’ll also learn about the latest research expeditions and receive tips on buying telescopes, binoculars, and cameras for astrophotography.
Student praise for this course: "Loved Paul’s class interaction and enthusiasm for the topic."
Notes:
Fee: | $99.00 |
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Hours: | 6.00 |
CEUs: | 0.60 |
UT Nielsen Physics Bldg., Room 108
Paul Lewis
Paul Lewis is a senior teaching lab and tutor specialist for the UT Department of Physics. He is an astronomer extraordinaire and shares his love of the night sky with others.
Date | Day | Time | Location |
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11/04/2024 | Monday | 8 PM to 9:30 PM | UT Nielsen Physics Bldg., Room 108 |
11/11/2024 | Monday | 8 PM to 9:30 PM | UT Nielsen Physics Bldg., Room 108 |
11/18/2024 | Monday | 8 PM to 9:30 PM | UT Nielsen Physics Bldg., Room 108 |
11/25/2024 | Monday | 8 PM to 9:30 PM | UT Nielsen Physics Bldg., Room 108 |