Introductory Classes
Lectures
Summer Semester 2012
Labs
Instructors:
Astronomy Links
badastronomy.com - a website full of
debunking of myths and reamings for the scientific inaccuracies proliferating
through our culture. Also has some truly awesome links.
SETI at Home - you too can
search for signals from extra-terrestrials - a very useful screensaver
Heavens Above - Find out what stars,
planets, etc. you can see in the sky from your location, any time. A very
thorough and well-organized site.
Telescope Basics from Celestron
- Great for choosing the right telescope!
The Nine Planets
by Bill Arnett - A good summary of the Solar System.
Here is a list of observatories around Atlanta and all have free admission. Be
sure to check the weather first, you won't get to see much if it's cloudy!
Bradley Observatory at
Agnes Scott University - open 2nd Friday of each month during the academic year
at 8:00 pm. Usually includes lecture, planetarium show, and a look through the
telescope if it's clear.
Fernbank Science Center -
open most (clear) Thursday and Friday nights from dark or 8:00 (whichever is
later) - 10:30 pm. Views through the telescope are free, and there is also a
planetarium show for a small fee.
Hard Labor Creek
Observatory run by Georgia State University - open at sunset one Saturday
night each month between March-October. If it's cloudy, there is an astronomy
slide show and observatory tour.
University of Georgia
Observatory - open one Friday each month, time varies. If it's cloudy, they
give a brief lecture on an astronomy topic of interest.
Georgia Tech Observatory - open one Thursday each month, time varies with sunset. Cancelled on cloudy nights.
Most recent update: May 16, 2012