Stars & Planets (now booking)
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Martin Lewicki
Adelaide Planetarium
School of Physics,
Chemistry and Earth Sciences,
College of Science, Adelaide University.
Abstract: In this course, you will be taken on a grand tour covering a range of topics that are the core of astronomy – Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Cosmos. You will learn the methods and instruments both professional and amateur astronomers use to probe the night sky. In a series of 9 sessions, you will learn how to identify constellations and planets in the night sky, tour the planets close-up, and see why they are so different from one another. Then off to interstellar space to learn of the variety of stars and how they are formed, then beyond to the wider cosmos of galaxies, black holes, and other exotic phenomena. You will also learn how your telescope works and even how to make a simple educational spectroscope, the indispensable instrument astronomers use to decipher the physical nature and dimensions of the universe.
Bio: Martin Lewicki is the serving Light Pollution Officer and River Murray Dark Sky Reserve committee member. Martin began his interest in astronomy as a high school student in 1963. His specialty is the workings of the celestial coordinate systems and how they are used for positional astronomy. He has given talks on astronomy as far away as in the Planetario de Bogota in Colombia. Also, Martin follows developments in astrophysics and optics, and he still uses his home-made 6-inch reflecting telescope, which he made in 1974 to observe the night sky and uses his camera to capture starry skyscapes at night. In addition to being an accomplished astro-photographer, he also a renowned astronomical observations artist. Martin began lecturing sessions at the Planetarium in 2005 and presents most of the planetarium sessions to schools, clubs and community groups and runs several popular short courses at the planetarium. He also conducts astronomy foundation sessions at the planetarium for Adelaide University Geodesy and Engineering students. To be held at the Adelaide Planetarium (upstairs), Building P, Adelaide University, Mawson Lakes Campus. Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes SA 5095. Cost $290.00 per person +$7.75 booking fee.
Important notes:
Please arrive 15-20-mins prior to session commencement to register and be seated comfortably. For safety reasons, entry after the session has begun and re-entry are not permitted.
Parking in ML6 carpark or along University Boulevard, is free of charge on weekends.
NO food or drink is permitted inside the Planetarium.
FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES OR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Contact Name: Allison Price
Company Name: University of South Australia
Telephone: (08) 8302 3138
Email: [email protected]
Adelaide Planetarium
School of Physics,
Chemistry and Earth Sciences,
College of Science, Adelaide University.
Abstract: In this course, you will be taken on a grand tour covering a range of topics that are the core of astronomy – Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Cosmos. You will learn the methods and instruments both professional and amateur astronomers use to probe the night sky. In a series of 9 sessions, you will learn how to identify constellations and planets in the night sky, tour the planets close-up, and see why they are so different from one another. Then off to interstellar space to learn of the variety of stars and how they are formed, then beyond to the wider cosmos of galaxies, black holes, and other exotic phenomena. You will also learn how your telescope works and even how to make a simple educational spectroscope, the indispensable instrument astronomers use to decipher the physical nature and dimensions of the universe.
Bio: Martin Lewicki is the serving Light Pollution Officer and River Murray Dark Sky Reserve committee member. Martin began his interest in astronomy as a high school student in 1963. His specialty is the workings of the celestial coordinate systems and how they are used for positional astronomy. He has given talks on astronomy as far away as in the Planetario de Bogota in Colombia. Also, Martin follows developments in astrophysics and optics, and he still uses his home-made 6-inch reflecting telescope, which he made in 1974 to observe the night sky and uses his camera to capture starry skyscapes at night. In addition to being an accomplished astro-photographer, he also a renowned astronomical observations artist. Martin began lecturing sessions at the Planetarium in 2005 and presents most of the planetarium sessions to schools, clubs and community groups and runs several popular short courses at the planetarium. He also conducts astronomy foundation sessions at the planetarium for Adelaide University Geodesy and Engineering students. To be held at the Adelaide Planetarium (upstairs), Building P, Adelaide University, Mawson Lakes Campus. Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes SA 5095. Cost $290.00 per person +$7.75 booking fee.
Important notes:
Please arrive 15-20-mins prior to session commencement to register and be seated comfortably. For safety reasons, entry after the session has begun and re-entry are not permitted.
Parking in ML6 carpark or along University Boulevard, is free of charge on weekends.
NO food or drink is permitted inside the Planetarium.
FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES OR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Contact Name: Allison Price
Company Name: University of South Australia
Telephone: (08) 8302 3138
Email: [email protected]
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