Hi again -
Looks like my last post got eaten by the server blackhole. So let's try again.
A buddy of mine has convinced me to host a sidewalk astronomy type class - Now I'm no teacher (a journo by trade) and have very rudimentary knowledge of astronomy, so was hoping the collective wisdom of the board could help me nut out some good ideas to run through for an hour-long class.
I'll have two telescopes to use on the night - a 72mm and 127mm refractor - and am expecting to host about 20 people. We will be doing our observing from an inner-Sydney suburb so light conditions are expected to be terrible.
So far my hit list is:
- Moon
- Saturn
- the jewel box
- Alpha Centauri
- omega centauri
Any suggestions, direction to content or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks muchly!
