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Basic Astronomy and the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 (Queens County)
Course Locations and Times |
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| Fall | UPEI Health Science Bld - HSB105 | 10/04/2023 - 11/01/2023 | Monday, Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open |
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Course Details |
| Description | This will be an introduction to Astronomy - The study of the Night Sky, stars, constellations and other Deep Sky objects. Emphasis will be placed upon the rare event of the 2024 spring Total Solar Eclipse which will only be visible in Prince County for Islanders and which will not occur here for another 55 years. Participants will be given glasses to safely view the eclipse. If weather permits to view planets and other night sky objects in a telescope. |
| Requirements | Interest in understanding our place in the universe. |
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| Objectives | To gain an appreciation of our magnificent Universe, the amazing events that occur, The origin and possible fate for the future. |
| Teaching Process | lecture, discussion, hands-on -activities, and a number of handouts will be given to participants.
Two evenings a week for 4 weeks. |
| UPEI Parking Pass Required? | No |
| Additional Costs? | No |
| Additional Costs or Information | The dates you need to mark in your calendars are:
October 4, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 - Nov. 1st |
Course Facilitator
| Name | Ron Perry |
| Background |
Retired school teacher with 32 years teaching experience
Science Consultant - Western School Board, Astronomy Instructor
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