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Astronomy: The Basics – Summer25

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Jay Partlan

In this course, students will learn the basics about stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, and what causes astronomical events such as lunar and solar eclipses, northern lights, ocean tides, and meteor showers. Past and present astronomical discoveries will be discussed. If you’re curious about what you see and why when you look up at the night sky, this class is for you. The first week will be indoors. The second week will be a local hands-on observation of the night sky, either at Maudslay or Plum Island. Partlan has been an amateur astronomer his whole life. He has studied with Dan Schroeder, one of the designers of the Hubble Telescope.

Two, 2-hour sessions.

Session 1: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 10am – noon
at Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb Street, downtown Newburyport.
Parking: Titcomb Street Garage, Green Street Lot, or on-street (2 hour limit). There is NO parking in the church lot. Please enter through the side door on the left.

Session 2: Tentative date is Wednesday, July 23 subject to change depending upon weather. If necessary, an alternate observation date will be coordinated with class.
Cost: $70. Class Limit: 15.

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Contact Patty St. John at 978-992-8060 or pstjohn@newburyport.k12.ma.us for more information.

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