We run half- and one-day courses from time to time covering basic and intermediate astronomy as well as more technical courses on using particular telescopes and observing techniques. These include:

• Astronomy for Absolute Beginners - Dr Jeffrey Barham
• Intermediate Astronomy - Dr Jeffrey Barham
• Practical Astronomy - Dr Lee Sproats
• Tour of the Universe - Dr Lee Sproats
• Using a Webcam for Astronomy - Dr Lee Sproats
• Using the Meade Deep Sky Imager - Dr Lee Sproats
• How to get the best from your ETX and LX90
• How to get the best from your Nexstar Telescope

In addition we offer individual training which can take place at your home or at the showroom.

You can book any of the courses below or by telephone. If a date is not shown against a course please phone to register your interest as we arrange these according to demand.

Courses make good presents to accompany a new telescope and we are happy to provide vouchers to be used for a future course.

Part 1 of the Beginners Guide to Astronomy - by Dr. Lee Sproats

A half-day introduction to the practical aspects of observing. Usually held on the same day as Part 2.

Next Date - Saturday 21st June 2008
9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Part 2 of the Beginners Guide to Astronomy - by Dr. Lee Sproats

Take a guided tour around the universe and learn about the things you can see in the night sky. Usually held on the same day as Part 1.

Next Date - Saturday 21st June 2008
2pm to 5pm

Course Details...
Price: £30.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

By Dr. Jeffrey Barham

Astronomy for Absolute Beginners - meet at the Green Witch showroom at 09:45.

Next Date - To Be Arranged
10am to 4pm

Course Details...
Price: £30.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

By Dr. Jeffrey Barham

A Follow-up to the Absolute Beginners' Course but still very simple and basic. Nobody needs to be afraid there will be a lot of Maths or mind-bending ideas.

Next Date - To Be Arranged 10 am to 4 pm

Using your Nexstar SLT and Nexstar SE

How to get the best from your telescope - a course for new owners.

Next Date - To be arranged

Using Your ETX and LX90 Telescope

Next Date - To be arranged
6:30 pm to 9 pm

Course Details...
Price: £50.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Astrophotography with a Webcam

Next Date - to be arranged

Learn how to take images of the Moon and planets using a webcam and free software from the Internet.

Next Date - to be arranged
10.00am to 4pm

A course designed to help you climb the steep learning curve