Astronomy Workshop: A Telescope for the Holidays?

Astronomy workshops at Seagrave Memorial Observatory

Week five: A Telescope for the Holidays?

Saturday, December 5, 2015, 6:00 P.M.
Seagrave Memorial Observatory
47 Peeptoad Road
North Scituate, RI
Contact: Robert Horton, President: ShootingSta98@gmail.com

Once again, it’s the holiday season, and thoughts turn to gift giving.  Often, people who have developed an interest in astronomy might wonder about buying a telescope, either as a gift for someone else, or maybe for themselves.  But, with the myriad array of instruments being offered at this time of year, which one might be best?  What might fit within my budget?  Is it good enough to see what I want to observe?  Do I want one that zooms across the sky, or one that causes me to learn the constellations and find the objects myself?

Bob Horton, President of Skyscrapers, Inc., has been observing the sky for over 40 years.  In that time, he has used telescopes of all kinds, including several he has crafted himself.  In this workshop, he will share his observing history, and help you determine what might be the best observing equipment for you.

Also, weather permitting, Seagrave observatory will be open to the public after the workshop is over.  You might want to stay and enjoy the sky with others who love looking up.

This program is just $5.00 per person, free to Skyscrapers, Inc., members. For more information, please contact President Bob Horton, at ShootingSta98@gmail.com

Skyscrapers, Inc., the Amateur Astronomical Society of Rhode Island, is a nonprofit organization begun in 1932 by Brown University Professor Charles Smiley. Its mission is to educate its membership and the public on all matters pertaining to astronomy. For more information concerning the organization, please visit our website at www.theskyscrapers.org