Since 2013 the Gaia satellite has mapped and analyzed 2+ billion stars in our part of the galaxy. A June 2022 release of data has generated more amazing discoveries. We examine Gaia's procedures and findings about the Milky Way Galaxy.
Single evening class on Wednesday, August 24, 7–9:15, via Zoom. $10
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Basics of astronomy and the Solar System
7-9 PM, Wednesdays., Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct. 12, 19
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Photographing planets, the sun, Solar System objects and processing the images.
Thursdays, 7-9 PM, Oct. 6, 13, 20; Nov. 3, 10, 17.
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A FREE, single-meeting, bimonthly class about developments in astronomy.
Background presentation with Q&A and class discussion. Featured story on our galaxy's black hole.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7-8:15 PM
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The physics and processes of planet and planetary system formation.
Wednesdays via Zoom, 7-9 PM
Oct. 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30; Dec. 7, 14. Note: 7 class meetings.
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Wednesdays. Jan. 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15 online.
Standalone sequel to "101: Solar System". 102 can be taken before 101.
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A FREE, bimonthly, single-evening class about developments in astronomy.
Background presentation with Q&A and class discussion.
Featured story: latest on the asteroid belt.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, 7-8:15 PM
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NOTE: this event is 21 & over Pricing and details: Expanding the Universe Welcome to the greatest science talk on Long Island. Join us Friday,…
Thursdays, 7-9 PM online.
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; March 9, 16
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ROMANCE UNDER THE STARS
A free presentation of constellation stories. Monday, Feb. 13.
No-fee registration required.
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Wednesdays. Jan. 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15 online.
Standalone sequel to "101: Solar System". 102 can be taken before 101.
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Wednesdays, 7-9 PM online. Feb 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 12
Part I- Introduction to waves and multiwavelength astronomy spanning gamma, X-ray, UV, visible, IR, microwave, radio.
Part II - focus on radio astronomy, major radio telescopes, and key revelations about the universe uncovered by radio waves.
Two instructors.
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