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Astronomy (Queens County)
Course Locations and Times |
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| Fall | UPEI | 10/07/2019 - 11/06/2019 | Monday, Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Not Open Yet |
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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 or Information | This class meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. |
Course Facilitator
| Name | Ron Perry |
| Background |
Ron has a Bachelor of Science, and a Bachelor of Education from UPEI and 32 years of teaching experience.
He also worked as a Science Consultant for the Western School Board and an astronomy instructor.
32 years teaching
Science Consultant – Western School Board, Astronomy Instructor
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