Introduction to Amateur Astronomy

Introduction to Amateur Astronomy

The Kalamazoo Astronomical Society is excited to announce a FREE five-part lecture series for anyone interested in the hobby of amateur astronomy, starting on January 17th. This series will be conducted online via Zoom. Participants who attend all five sessions in full will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Please visit our website to register.

Part 2: Discovering the Night Sky

Is that a planet or a bright star? Where's the constellation Orion? Your first task as an amateur astronomer is to learn your way around the night sky. With a simple star map or planisphere, we'll show you how to find any star or constellation in the night sky. There are wonderful things to see in the sky during the day and at night. At some point, everyone has looked up and seen the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets. This presentation will show you that there is so much more you can see with your eyes alone. Meteor showers, auroras, eclipses, and more all await you!