Satellite Hunting and Astronomy
Satellite Hunting and Astronomy
Satellite Hunting and Astronomy class, after sunset on deck
Come see satellites in space, meteoroids, planets, stars, and constellations. Learn how we know what’s up in the sky and how things work. The location is TBD on deck, to see what we can see. (weather permitting)
Show Provides:
Identification of Stars, Planets, and Constellations
Stories related to constellation.
Explanation of stellar distances and size of objects.
Ongoing Interactive Q&A
10 to 50 people depending on advertisement and time
60 minute+ show
If event held at sun set or sun rise there will be Satellite Hunting. They will see satellites!
I will provide following equipment:
Portable PA system
3 green laser pointers
Compass and deck N,S,E,W directional markers
4+ Red flashlights
iPhone Star Application
Two 140x monocular
Magnetic upcoming status date and time board.
Relevant constellation hunters’ charts
Required support:
Darker area on upper deck, some lights turned off if possible.
Red flashlights provided.
Deck chairs and towels will improve better viewing.
HDMI viewing monitor would be outstanding but not required.
3I ATLAS Spacecraft destroys Death Star saving Saturn's moon Mimas
Satellite & Star Hunters Club satellite re-entry
M 31 Andromeda Galaxy taken on iPhone 15