NATH8100, 1.5 CEUs
Class night and time: Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Class meetings: September 14-October 19
Lectures via zoom
Field trip date: Montgomery College Astronomical Observatory, September 21 (7:30-9:30 pm)
Instructor: Carrie Fitzgerald
Members $210; nonmembers $260
This course provides a basic introduction to astronomy that emphasizes an appreciation of Earth’s relationship to the universe. Topics covered include the celestial sphere, celestial navigation, motions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, telescopes, timekeeping, phases, and motions of the Moon, tides, and eclipses. The connection between astronomical phenomena and living things will be explored. Registration closes September 11. REGISTER
Required Books and Materials (available at the Woodend Nature Shop):
* OpenStax Astronomy, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 (available free online) https://openstax.org/details/books/astronomy
Suggested readings:
* Stellarium (available free online) http://stellarium.org/