Northern Ecology
Understanding, Forecasting, and Photographing the Aurora Borealis
Instructor:
Bob King
Course Overview
Learn how the aurora forms, when the best times are to see it, and how to photograph this amazing phenomenon with both a smartphone and digital/mirrorless camera. We’ll also explore key phone apps for star-finding and aurora-forecasting. Weather permitting, we’ll observe the planets and other sky objects through a telescope during the evening session . . . and maybe even see the aurora!
Class will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, then again from 9:00 to 11:30 p.m.
Required Tools
- Smartphone
Optional Tools
- Camera and tripod
- Binoculars
Dates
Sat, Aug 31st, 2024 – Sun, Sep 1st, 2024
Course Details
Hours: 3:30-5:30pm and 9-11:30pm
Tuition: $90.00
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