ADULT ASTRONOMY COURSES

Fulfil your dreams and make 2012 the year you really engage with astronomy!

ASTRONOMY CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ONLY
HSC Relativity
6pm, Thursday 10 May 2012
Stage 6
These one-night courses at Sydney Observatory are designed for Year 11 or 12 students accompanied by teachers. Alternatively groups of 20 or 40 can book a special session any time of the year.
$15 student/adult, $12 member student/adult. Teachers accompanying a minimum of two students are free.
Bookings and prepayment essential on (02) 9921 3485 or book online.

Astronomical Concepts
6pm to 8pm
Tuesdays 24 April to 12 June 2012 (8 weeks)
Presented by Dr Paul Payne
Astronomical Concepts is an 8-week course that explores the concepts that underpin our understanding of the Universe. From the planets, to the stars and the cosmos, a few simple concepts help explain much of what we observe in the Universe today.

Astronomical Concepts also introduces some of the more elaborate theories, like quantum physics and relativity, and applies them to the latest discoveries in astronomy. Aided with the latest in 3D stereo graphics, the complex is made simple, and your understanding of the universe is given a new enlightened dimension.

When purchasing tickets to the Astronomical Concepts education course with Sydney Observatory, please be aware that there are two prices:
1) Adults – general admission for adults over 18 years of age.
2) Members – for Members, students, school teachers, Seniors.

Prepayment is required to secure your booking.
No refunds or cancellations within 1 week of start of the course.
Student and seniors concessions (at Members rates) apply to Australian card-holders only.
Cost: $250 (Powerhouse members, students, school teachers and Seniors $200)
Book online or phone 9921 3485 to book.
Phone 9921 3485 if you would like to purchase a gift certificate for this course.

Exploring the heavens
6pm to 8pm
Thursdays 17 May to 14 June 2012 (5 weeks)
Presented by Dr Paul Payne
This highly engaging introduction to astronomy provides a memorable understanding of the planets, stars and constellations of our night sky. A short history of astronomy gives context, and an exploration about different types of telescopes – some of which you’ll use (weather permitting) to explore the night sky. Paul uses 3-D virtual reality media to bring astronomy alive in a way that is not possible with a textbook or Powerpoint presentation.

When purchasing tickets to the Exploring the Heavens Education Course with Sydney Observatory, please be aware that there are two prices:
1) Adults – general admission for adults over 18 years of age.
2) Members – Members, students, school teachers, and seniors.

Prepayment is required to secure your booking.
No refunds or cancellations within 1 week of start of the course.
Student and seniors concessions (at Members rates) apply to Australian card-holders only
Cost: $160 adults (Powerhouse Members, students, school teachers and seniors $140)
Book online or phone 9921 3485 to enquire.
Phone 9921 3485 if you would like to purchase a gift certificate for this course.

As one happy customer emailed Paul after doing one of his courses:
Hi Paul – My wife and I attended your HSC Relativity course last night. I want to thank you for providing a very interesting and well presented course on a complex subject, we both enjoyed it immensely…. Your 3D graphic presentation made it much easier to understand for both of us…. I look forward to attending some of your other related courses.
- Craig Lavender
(quoted with permission)