What is Stellarium anyway? What can it do? How is it to use? What does it look like? Can it drive a telescope mount? Attend the webinar to find out.
This online dedicated webinar is meant to show what the Stellarium planetarium software can do. The computer application for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux is surprisingly rich and powerful. We'll briefly show some of the commonly-used features and then take questions, in a Q&A period afterwards.
Indus Space: International Observe the Moon Night (ONLINE)
Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 3:00pm to 9:00pm
This event unites Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide on one day each year to look at and learn about the Moon. Meet space professionals and explore Moon-related topics in a virtual setting. Get a chance to connect with organizations and people who are passionate about the Moon, space and STEAM.
Get ready to learn about our closest neighbour and our night sky’s brightest, easiest to find object! Over the next week the Moon is doing some cool stuff, so we’re here to prep you for seeing the lunar X and V, and to preview the November lunar eclipse. We’ll also talk about why the Moon has dark and light spots, and how you can observe the same features that planetary scientists use to understand the moon’s geological history.
Insider's Guide to the Galaxy: Astronomy at Other Wavelengths
Tuesday, October 12th, 3:30 to 5:00pm EDT
What would our night sky look like if we could see gamma rays? Many of the world’s telescopes scan the sky using wavelengths of light humans can’t see, like radio waves, infrared, ultraviolet, and x-rays. Those alternate views of familiar objects reveal new physics and deepen our understanding of the universe. Join us to learn about some of the coolest space telescopes out there, including the new James Webb Space Telescope, and what they’re looking for!
