INTRODUCTION TO THE NIGHT SKY AND TELESCOPES

Course Title: Introduction to the Night Sky and Telescopes
Course #: CS 3035*01
Dates: October 8 – 9th
Instructors: Tom Johannesmeyer, Ray Oltion
Minimum Age: 18
Max # participants: 10
Location: Spear-O-Wigwam Mountain Campus
Participant Cost: $199

Course Description: Learn to identify all the constellations in the summer sky, understand basic celestial motions, how to discern planets and stars, and how to operate amateur refracting and reflecting telescopes.   One night lodging at Spear-O-Wigwam, keep-you-up snacks, and breakfast are included.

How to sign up: In-Person or Phone. SIGN UP EARLY!  COLLEGE SUMMER HOURS ARE M-Th, 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Sheridan College Office of the Registrar – Sheridan College Campus – (307) 674-6446 x 2200
Sheridan College Workforce & Training Development Office – Sheridan College Downtown (307) 674-6446 x 4501
Gillette College Records Office – Gillette College Campus (307) 686-0254 x 1431 or x 1432
Sheridan College in Johnson County – (307) 684-2001

Sorry for any inconvenience, currently we do not have an option for on-line registration.

Course Schedule:

  • 7:00 p.m.  Leave Sheridan College
  • 8:00 p.m.  Arrive at Spear-O, cabin check-in
  • 8:45 p.m. Introductions and basic telescope operations (while we wait for total darkness).  Held in lodge with accompanying slide show.
  • 10:00 p.m. – 2 a.m. Night sky observations
  • 9:00-10:00 a.m. Breakfast and debrief, then return to Sheridan
  • 11:00 a.m. Arrive at Sheridan College

Participant Equip List:

  • Warm clothing including: gloves, hat, wool socks, jacket
  • Journal

What to expect when staying @ Spear-O-Wigwam:

Travel

– All participants will be expected to meet at the Sheridan College Golden Dome 10 minutes prior to departure time. Students are allowed to drive their own vehicle, or transportation will be provided to Spear-O-Wigwam. Please indicate at time of registration as to how you intend on traveling.

Meals

– All meals, snacks and drinks will be provided while staying at Spear-O-Wigwam. Please let us know if you have any allergies or specific requirements when you register for a course.

Lodging

– Excluding Front Country Backpacking and Wilderness Survival, all Summer 2011 class participants will be housed in Spear-O-Wigwam cabins.

Equipment

– Upon registration, each student will be given an equipment list provided by the course instructor.

Fishing

– Course participants are welcome to fish during their free time at Spear-O-Wigwam; however, you must provide your own fishing equipment and have a current Wyoming fishing license. (There will be no place to purchase one once you are at Spear-O)