Dr Paul Payne
Albert Einstein
Exploring the heavens
Instructor: Dr Paul Payne
This course covers a wide range of astronomical topics and is designed specifically for anyone interested in astronomy. An optional weekend to the Hunter Valley for celestial viewing and visits to excellent wineries is the perfect finale!
5 Tuesdays, 6–8:30pm
29 July – 26 August
5 Thursdays, 6–8:30pm
31 July – 28 August
$150 adults, $120 members and school teachers
Astronomical concepts
Instructor: Dr Paul Payne
Covering advanced concepts in astronomy, this course follows-on from 'Exploring the heavens' and will delve deeper into our understanding of how the universe works. Some advanced topics in physics will be covered in a descriptive and non-mathematical fashion, including quantum mechanics and relativity, both necessary for a contemporary description of the universe.
8 Tuesdays, 6–8:30pm
6 May – 1 July (no 3 June) OR 14 October – 2 December
8 Thursdays, 6–8:30pm
16 October – 4 December
$240 adults, $190 members and school teachers
Understanding relativity
Instructor: Dr Paul Payne
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of relativity, without the aid of mathematics. Created by Dr Paul Payne, the presentation uses computer graphics to develop a strong understanding of how time and space affect the physical Universe. It will look at the theories at the foundation of what is called modern physics — Einstein's development of the special and general Theory of Relativity.
Tuesdays, 6–8:30pm
11 March – 8 April
$150 adults, $120 members and school teachers
Stargazing skills — choosing and using a small telescope
Instructor: Les Dalrymple
$120 adults, $95 members & school teachers
4 Mondays, 7–9pm
26 May – 16 June OR
20 October – 10 November
If you own a telescope but are unsure of how to use it, or if you plan to buy a telescope then this practical course is for you! The course runs over four weeks. You will learn about different types of telescopes and their attributes and to navigate your way around the sky. There will be opportunities to bring in your telescope (if you own one).
All courses must be booked by pre-payment.
Book your course, or purchase a course as a gift by phoning Sydney Observatory
9921 3485 between 10am and 5pm.
