learning how to use a telescope
Since 2009, we’ve engaged the Austin community with hands-on, experiential lessons for beginners wanting to learn astronomy for ages 8-adult. In our astronomy classes, kids learn how to use a telescope on their own, navigate constellations with a star finder, hear star lore from cultures around the world, and experience activities important in setting a foundation for understanding our solar system and universe. Walk a scale model of the solar system, learn how to use an astrolabe to chart the moon, model the reason for our planet’s seasons, and model moon phases. We deepen our knowledge and understanding of natural phenomena we’re affected by daily but often take for granted.