Discovering Astronomy
| Dates: | November 18, 2026 |
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| Meets: | 1 W 7-9PM |
| Location: | Syphax 171 |
| Cost: | $55.00 |
The room has been changed to 171.
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Have you ever looked at the night sky and wondered what lies beyond, or how vast space really is? Discover the nature of the universe, including the earth, moon, sun, planets, stars, galaxies and beyond. This introductory class is designed for beginners with little or no knowledge of astronomy. Learn about the different objects in the sky, the scale of the solar system and our Milky Way Galaxy. Ages 16+
| Fee: | $55.00 |
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| Hours: | 2.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee (Basic) | Arl. Res. | $ 55.00 |
| Course Fee (Alternate) | Arl. Sr. | $ 45.00 |
| Course Fee (Alternate) | Non-Res. | $ 65.00 |
Syphax 171
Syphax Education Center, Room 171 2110 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204Chris Kagy
Kagy, Chris Chris Kagy's interest in astronomy began as a young boy under rural Ohio's dark skies. As a member and past President of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC), he has supported public activities to learn about astronomy and our night skies for more than 7 years. Chris enjoys visual astronomy (looking through binoculars or a telescope) and astrophotography, and was a member of the 3-person team that discovered the candidate planetary nebula LiKaMa-1 in 2023.