The Electromagnetic Spectrum PUB104

Meeting Times

• Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Description

Introduction to Astronomy

Jason Archer and John Mezsaros, astronomers and educators.

This is for stargazers and those who like to ponder the mysteries of the universe.  Using the planetarium for adults and older teens this will present an introduction to planetary stellar and galactic astronomy as well as introduce a basic understanding of our night sky and the many celestial objects found within.

(If you register for all 4 classes its $99. Call 860-343-6044 to receive the discount)

The Planetarium is located at the:  Glastonbury East Hartford Magnet School, 95 Oak Street, Glastonbury.  Enter at the main school entrance.  The planetarium entrance is just inside to the left.  Doors will open at 6:30 pm

Please Note:  You must arrive 6:30-6:45 pm, as class starts promptly at 7:00 pm after which the planetarium doors are closed.  They cannot accept late arrivals.

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Visible light isn’t the only way of seeing the night sky. There’s a whole spectrum of light mostly invisible to the human eye. In this class we will learn about the different wavelengths of light along the spectrum from radio and microwaves all the way to X-rays and gamma rays and see how astronomers use special telescopes to peer into these wavelengths to reveal new details about our universe.