Sky & Telescope (19 – 20 Feb 2022)

Date: 19th – 20th Feb, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center – Dubai
Age: 13+

Learning about astronomy, the night sky, and telescopes can be daunting and intimidating as a beginner due to the huge amount of information there is! We have designed an in-depth 2-day program where anyone can learn astronomy in a simplified and organized manner.

This course covers all the topics you need to know before you start your journey exploring the field of astronomy!

Whether you are an absolute novice, a telescope user, or an Astrophotographer, you will get to learn something new in this workshop. This will be a highly interactive workshop where you will learn new techniques, theories, equipment, and more.

PROGRAM: 

• PART ONE – Brief History of Understanding the Universe
  • Prehistoric Era
  • Greeks
  • Pre-Telescope Instruments
  • Post Telescope Era
  • Twentieth-Century Astronomy
  • Present Picture of the Universe

• PART TWO – Sky & Telescope
  • Geocentric view of the sky
  • Terminologies for an Astro-observer
  • Why we really need a telescope?
  • Different types of Telescopes
  • How does a Telescope work?

• PART THREE – Astro-Imaging: Techniques and Practices
  • Difference between Regular imaging and Astronomy Imaging
  • Basic Terminologies for an Astro-Imager
  • Tools and Techniques
  • Equipment and Software
  • Science of Making an Astro-Image
  • General Workflow at an Observatory

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

• You are required to bring a laptop with you for the course.
• Park entrance is AED 10 per car or AED 3 per person through Nol Card.
• You can purchase/recharge your Nol Card at the park gate.
• Masks are MANDATORY!
• Social distancing must be practiced at all times.
• Tickets for this camp are LIMITED!
• Please bring the hard copy or soft copy of the event ticket email to ensure a smooth and fast check-in.
• Dubai Astronomy Group paid members are requested to bring their membership ID card to be presented upon request.