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Von Braun Astronomical Society

LXCL:Six sessions Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm Oct 6 through Nov 10.

Members

Non-member

Astronomy 101 is a relaxed, beginner‑friendly introduction to the night sky 🌌. This course is all about learning the night sky, telescope optical and mount designs, what each type of scope is best for and how to make the most of your observing session. Each session has a lecture in the VBAS planetarium and observing with telescopes in the field afterward. Whether you&rsquo;re brand new to astronomy or brushing up on the basics, you&rsquo;ll get clear, practical tips and plenty of time for questions. Join us to explore the cosmos together and build a foundation for future stargazing. ✨ Instructor: Jeff Delmas, VBAS Observatory Director Six Sessions, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, Oct 6th - Nov 10thSession Outline:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Navigating the Night Sky&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Telescope Optical and Mount Designs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Telescope Accessories and Observing Progression</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cepheid Variables, Stars, and Charles Messier &amp; His Catalog</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">References, Programs, and Apps to Guide Observing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Telescope Maintenance</li></ol>

Astronomy 101 is a relaxed, beginner‑friendly introduction to the night sky 🌌. This course is all about learning the night sky, telescope optical and mount designs, what each type of scope is best for and how to make the most of your observing session. Each session has a lecture in the VBAS planetarium and observing with telescopes in the field afterward. Whether you’re brand new to astronomy or brushing up on the basics, you’ll get clear, practical tips and plenty of time for questions. Join us to explore the cosmos together and build a foundation for future stargazing. ✨ Instructor: Jeff Delmas, VBAS Observatory Director Six Sessions, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, Oct 6th - Nov 10thSession Outline:<ol><li>Navigating the Night Sky </li><li>Telescope Optical and Mount Designs</li><li>Telescope Accessories and Observing Progression</li><li>Cepheid Variables, Stars, and Charles Messier &amp; His Catalog</li><li>References, Programs, and Apps to Guide Observing</li><li>Telescope Maintenance</li></ol>

Von Braun Astronomical Society

Astronomy 101, 2026

100 Observatory Dr SE

Members

$25

Non-member

$30