Observational Astronomy for the Novice (OAFTN) is an eight week course, running on Monday evenings from September to November.
*Note that there will be no course offering in 2008 due to declining enrollments*
Look for us again in 2009.

OAFTN will teach the novice:

• How to get around the night sky
• The use of star maps
• Introduce the constellations
• Teach basic telescope principles.
• Moons & Eclipses
• Solar Systems & Stars
• and much much more...

As part of the course you will complete the "Explore the Universe" Certificate. This certificate program will show you a sample of all the night sky has to offer.

The cost of the course is $150 (Fall 2007).

This includes:

• a one year membership in the RASC Kingston Centre (which includes the RASC Observer's Handbook, a one year subscription to Skynews, and a one year e-subscription to the RASC Journal
• the Beginner's Observing Guide

You can also contact us via email: kingston (at) rasc (dot) ca
*Class size is limited*. The course will only proceed if there is enough interest.