The Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA) will meet Friday, Dec. 5 at the Rotary Education Centre Guest Services Building at Riverview Park and Zoo. If you prefer to attend online, the option to do so via Zoom is available. Community members are invited to either attend or join in virtually.

A novice astronomy class begins at 6 p.m. and runs for approximately 45 minutes. These classes focus on the practical aspects of learning about astronomy, introducing subjects at a very basic level, in a logical sequence. Participants need not to have attended previous classes and are welcome to stay for the meeting that follows, but there is no obligation.

This month’s novice session is on Sky Coordinates and looks at the various reference systems used to orient ourselves to the night sky in both space and time. 

“Most of the reference lines used in astronomy have direct analogues to those used on Earth, just using different terminology. At the conclusion of this class, you will have greater confidence in finding your bearings in the night sky,” says Rick Stankiewicz, PAA publicity........

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