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Advanced Astronomy (Queens County)
Course Locations and Times |
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| Fall | UPEI - HSB 105 | 10/04/2021 - 11/01/2021 | Monday, Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Wait List |
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Course Details |
| Description | This course will look at the race to find the next Earth and what countries are are jumping into the space race. We will update you on the search for Earth-like Planets and the new technologies used to explore Space. Weather permitting, we will do some night sky viewing through telescopes.
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| Requirements | Bring a notebook and pens. |
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| Objectives | To better understand our place in the Universe |
| Teaching Process | Lectures, PowerPoint presentations, videos, interactive problem solving, hands on with telescopes, handouts and other tools of astronomy. Participants are encouraged to bring in interesting articles for discussion. |
| UPEI Parking Pass Required? | No |
| Additional Costs? | No |
| Additional Costs or Information | This class meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Currently capped at 18 - may open up later - be sure to waitlist.
Parking at UPEI is the responsibility of the member.
HSB 105 is in the Health Sciences Building which is located near the near the University Ave side of the campus. https://files.upei.ca/map.pdf |
Course Facilitator
| Name | Ron Perry |
| Background |
32 years teaching experience
Science Consultant - Western School Board, Astronomy Instructor
32 years teaching
Science Consultant – Western School Board, Astronomy Instructor
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