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Beginner |
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Intermediate |
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Advanced |
| 9:00 |
Introduction
to the Night Sky Class |
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Observing
the Sun |
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Advanced
Filters |
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Filters |
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How They Work |
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Sunspots |
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Types |
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Determining Period of
Rotation |
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Quality / Cost |
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Rise / Set Time |
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Advanced
Observing Techniques |
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Star
Hopping |
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Observing Plan |
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Using Coordinates |
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Documentation |
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Star Maps |
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Comfort / Convenience |
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Tricks - Using RA, Etc. |
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Special Dark Adaptation
Techniques |
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Search Patterns |
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Beginner |
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Intermediate |
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Advanced |
| 10:00 |
The
Solar System |
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Equipment |
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Introduction
to Astro-Imaging |
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Sun |
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Types of Telescopes |
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Film |
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Moon |
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Focal Length |
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CCD |
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Planets |
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Quality |
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Eclipses |
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Cost |
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Asteroid
/ Comet Detection |
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Phases |
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Eyepieces |
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Visual Comparisons |
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Meteors, Meteor Showers
and Comets |
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1 1/4" vs. 2" |
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Electronic Comparisons |
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Basic Filters |
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Q&A
Forum |
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Observing Programs |
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Observing Locations |
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Vibration Dampening
Techniques |
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Dewing |
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Cleaning Optics |
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Beginner |
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Intermediate |
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Advanced |
| 11:00 |
Celestial
Coordinate System |
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Planetary
Forum |
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Spectroscopy |
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Explanation of Right
Ascension and Declination |
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Techniques |
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Purpose |
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Explanation of Altitude
and Azimuth |
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Contrast / Filters |
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Equipment |
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Explanation of Celestial
Sphere |
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Documentation |
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Purpose |
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Observing Clubs and
Certificates |
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Equipment |
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Star
Party Ettiquete |
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Deep
Sky Observing |
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Future
of Amateur Astronomy |
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Techniques |
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Thin Mirrors |
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Contrast / Filters |
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Adaptive Optics |
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Documentation |
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Light Pollution |
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Observing Clubs and
Certificates |
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| 12:00 |
Sack
Lunch / Equipment Swap Meet |
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| 13:00 |
Session
II - Expert Talks
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Planetary
Exploration . Geology |
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Extra-Solar
Planet Detection |
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Stellar
Lifespan |
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Archeo-Astronomy |
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Light
Control |
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AV
College Astronomy Presentation |
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Jeremy
Amarant Presentation |
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| 16:00 |
Mirror
Making Demonstration |
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Rough
Grinding Demonstration |
40 |
Develop |
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Fine
Grinding / Polishing / Silvering Discussion |
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Sidewalk
Astronomers "How to Make a Telescope" |
100 |
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| 17:30 |
Barbecue
Social |
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| 19:00 |
Telescope
Setup |
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| 20:30 |
Star
Party |
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| 0:00 |
Official
Close |
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Drive Home Safely! |
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