These courses take place on Swansea University Campus on Tuesday evenings 6-30pm to 8-30pm
Autumn 2013
Course code: OPPS0313
10 lectures
Course Title 'Introduction to the Night Sky, Telescopes and the Search for Extra-Solar Planets and Alien Life'
Amateur and professional telescopes. The use of telescopes to search for new worlds and the search for alien life.
Swansea University Campus SA2 8PP
Tuesdays
From 01/10/2013
For 10 weeks
Time 18:30-20:30
James Callaghan (JC) Building room 108 for the first week only
Then from week 2 through week 10 the lectures will be in Kier Hardie 250
New Year 2014
Course code: OPPS0413
10 lectures
Course Title 'Introduction to Astronomy'
An introduction to Astronomy for the beginner and Enthusiast
Swansea University Campus SA2 8PP
Tuesdays
From 07/01/2014
For 10 weeks
Time 18:30-20:30
James Callaghan (JC) Building room B-04
Spring/summer 2014
Course code: OPPS0713
6 lectures
Course Title 'Introduction to the Sun our Nearest Star'
The Sun as a star, the surface and subsurface, Solar Eclipses and Space Weather
Weather permitting, there will be the opportunity to observe the Sun SAFELY at the weekend, in white light, Hydrogen-alpha light and Calcium K-line light
Swansea University Campus SA2 8PP
Tuesdays
From 29/04/2014
For 6 weeks
Time 18:30-20:30
James Callaghan (JC) Building room 007
Contacting the Department of Adult Continuing Education of Swansea University
It is advisable to book your place on a course in advance
This will allow the department to determine how much you should pay and/or whether you are eligible for financial assistance.
Telephone: 01792 602211
Email: adult.education@swansea.ac.uk
Class members will have the opportunity to attend observing sessions of the Swansea Astronomical Society when weather permits
Dr. S.J. Wainwright FRAS