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

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.

Want more sessions?? Let us know!

You may also like the following events from Back Bay Amateur Astronomers:

• Next Thursday, 28th August, 08:30 pm, Garden Stars in Norfolk
• Next month, 2nd September, 06:00 pm, Boardwalk Astronomy in Virginia Beach
• Next month, 4th September, 07:30 pm, BBAA Club Meeting in Virginia Beach

Also check out other Workshops in Virginia Beach.