 Green Witch CoursesWe 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. Call 01767 677025 for details. You can book any of the courses online (see below) or by telephone (01767 677025). If a date is not shown against a course please phone to register your interest as we arrange these according to demand. Courses make excellent presents to accompany a new telescope and we are happy to provide vouchers to be used for a future course. |
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 | Practical Astronomy Ref: GW-LNS1
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 - Please call for details
9.30 am to 12.30 pm
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Price: £35.00 (Including VAT at 20%)
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 | Tour of the Universe Ref: GW-LNS2
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 - Please call for details
2pm to 5pm
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Price: £35.00 (Including VAT at 20%)
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 | Intermediate Course Ref: GW-Int1
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 - Call for details 10 am to 4 pm
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Price: £35.00 (Including VAT at 20%)
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 | Using a Webcam for Astrophotography Ref: GW-Web
Astrophotography with a Webcam Next Date - Call for details Learn how to take images of the Moon and planets using a webcam and free software from the Internet.
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Price: £35.75 (Including VAT at 20%)
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 | Using the Meade Deep-Sky Imager (DSI) Ref: GW-DSI
A course designed to help you climb the steep learning curve. The Meade Deep Sky Imager is an excellent detector but learning how to get the best from it can take a long time. Our course will help you produce high-quality images and will save you a lot of time in the long run. Next Date - Call for details
10.00am to 4pm
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Price: £112.34 (Including VAT at 20%)
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