The AAA offers astronomy related courses at beginner and intermediate levels. Some meet for six weeks, others for four and two weeks. Single session classes are sometimes scheduled. At this time classes are online via Zoom. Check course descriptions below.
The tuition for a 6-week course is $75 for AAA members, $85 for non-members. For a 4-week course it’s $50 and $ 60. For a single fee-based class it’s $12.5 and $20.
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Registration opens three weeks before the start date and closes two weeks after the first class. Class members can review the material or catch up if they were absent by watching class recordings. Links to the recordings are sent to class members and posted in the class’ Google Classroom (GC) after each meeting. Recordings remain available for about four weeks after the course ends.
FREE COURSES
- Occasionally single talks are offered without tuition.
- Our introductory 6-session courses, Astronomy 101 and Astronomy 102, are now free to members. These will be posted below.
Basics of Astronomy and the Solar System (2024)
Tuesdays: Sept. 10, 17, 22; Oct. 1, 15, 22 online
Introductory Astronomy 101. NOW FREE FOR AAA MEMBERS
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James Webb Telescope Update: 2 Years of Images (2024)
Single class, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, 7-9 PM online. $10 donation suggested
Review of recent Webb discoveries re Solar System, our galaxy, distant galaxies, and the cosmos.
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Urban Astrophotography: Solar System Imaging (2024)
ZoomThursdays, 7-9 PM, online Oct. 31; Nov. 7, 14, 21; Dec. 5, 12
Techniques, equipment, and software to image planets and other Solar System objects.
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State of the Association Address (2025)
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 at 8 PM online
President Viegas reports on our Association. Members are requested to attend.
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Predicting and mapping eclipses.
Thursdays, Jan. 16 and 23, 2025, 7-9 PM online.
Review of factors behind solar eclipses and understanding of the Saros Cycle.
What data, factors, and calculations determine the path, map, and details of an eclipse?
$24/$30 Click title above for details.
Accessing the class
When registering in the TICKETS window you must first select the number desired.
Once registration is completed, a confirmation email is sent. It contains the link to the Google Classroom (GC) which is vital, containing a Welcome letter and the link to the Zoom classes. Immediately click on the GC link so you are added to the roster of the class.
Classes under construction or consideration
- Cosmology 102- Early 2025 Advancements to Big Bang and universe’s evolution. Cosmic expansion and changes to H parameter. Standard Model for matter, forces, and essential constants. WMAP and other hot issues in cosmology. With Dave Kiefer and Matthias Schmidt.
- Exploring winter constellations; stories behind. – December 2024
- Touring the cosmos using Stellarium.
- Basics of Stars, Galaxies, Cosmos (“Astronomy 102”) Spring 2025. These six lectures are now free to members.
- Current Missions. Review of ongoing space programs. 2025
- How the Devil do they do it? Mapping solar eclipses. With Time-and-Date astrophysicists. January 2025.
- Astrobiology
- Presentations from telescope projects: “Gateway” Remote Access (Texas). Scheduled as free special events.
Got an idea for a class? Please let us know!
We’re eager to receive suggestions about classes, including topics that may not have been addressed yet. Also we encourage members to present individual talks or classes on subjects they are familiar with and would be willing to share with other members. Send an email to [email protected] with your suggestions and topics you’d be able to present.
Past classes
Pricing
A request for a fee reduction due to hardship is welcome and should be sent to [email protected].