Astronomy 101 - Star Charts and How to Find Things in the Night Sky

Name: Astronomy 101 - Star Charts and How to Find Things in the Night Sky
Start: 2025-09-03T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-03T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Kempsville Recreation Center

Schedule

Wed Sep 03 2025 at 08:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Kempsville Recreation Center | Virginia Beach, VA

Fascinated by the different galaxies and stars? Then come and learn more! This Winter the Kempsville Recreation Center is partnering with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Club to provide residents with a fun and interactive introductory series on the wonders above. Classes are two part - in class instructional, followed by a stroll outside to look up and see the night skies through telescopes provided. (Weather permitting)
Learning Your Way Around the Night Sky
Planisphere
Star Charts
How to use them
SkyMaps
Stellarium
Cell phone apps
The outdoor portion of the event is weather permitting
- Outdoor observing through telescopes
- Various night sky targets will be viewed outside
- Reservations are required. Class fee $5 per person- center membership or day pass is required, or a qualifying insurance membership such as Silver Sneakers: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/vbparksrec/activity/search/detail/121405?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
- PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
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