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Astronomy - Observing the Night Sky A Beginners Guide Next Offered Term 3 2026

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  • Location: Papanui High School
  • Start Date: Thursday 7th May, 2026.
  • End Date: Thursday 18th Jun, 2026.
  • Time: 7-9 pm.
  • 6 Weeks.
  • 2 hours per week.
  • Course costs: $169.00.

ASTRONOMY - A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO OBSERVING THE NIGHT SKY 

This course is an introduction to Astronomy, Observation Equipment, The Solar System, Stellar Evolution, Astro-imaging, Galaxies and Projects to amateur astronomers. The course will include 5 nights at Papanui High School in the classroom and one visit to the local observatory. 

TUTOR  Rob Glassey
VENUE Papanui High School
TIME Thursday 7-9 pm
START DATE TBA
COURSE NUMBER 407/2
COURSE LENGTH 6 weeks
COURSE FEE  $169
REQUIREMENTS Nil
ADDITIONAL COSTS  Nil course fee includes fee for visit to observatory



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