Introduction to Stargazing and the Universe Nov 25, 2020

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7:30 pm Session 8: Welcome; Penumbral eclipse; Distances part 1; Jupiter’s 12-year cycle; Sundogs and ice crystal pillars; Q&A
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at 7:30 PM  – 

Would you like to know more about the night sky and what we can see? We welcome you to join us (via Zoom) once a month for a low intensity 30 minute presentation followed by Q&A. It’s ok if you missed the previous session, they’re mostly self-contained.

star chart: https://www.heavens-above.com/ choose Edmonton as location, find a satellite near 9 pm. Or download image below (posted a few days before)

Attend via Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89021347080

Recording of Session 8 will be posted about a week after

Next session: January 27, 7:30 pm

As Earth completes a near circle around the Sun, we will cover a range of topics that will help you earn the ‘Explore the Universe’ certificate and pin from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. These include:

  • Finding your way around the sky
  • Moon, Sun, and planet cycles
  • Explore the Universe Certificate
  • Eyes, binoculars, telescope basics
  • Star clusters, craters on the Moon, comets
  • Rings of Saturn, Jupiter’s clouds and moons
  • Using the wonderful RASC Observer’s Handbook

Links to tools, charts, guides: