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SUMMARY:Winter Sky & Scope Session 2
DESCRIPTION:The Planetarium at The Bishop is excited to launch Sky & Scope\, a hands-on telescope workshop designed for beginners! \n\nThis two-part program will turn your curiosity into confidence! Session One\, held on Saturday morning\, covers the essentials: how a telescope works\, the different types of telescopes\, and observational techniques. In Session Two\, the following Saturday evening\, you'll put theory into practice during a guided observing session led by Planetarium Educators.  \n\nWhether you're a complete novice or looking to sharpen your skills\, Sky & Scope workshops will provide the knowledge and support you need to navigate the night sky! \n\nSession One: The Basics of Telescopes and Observational Astronomy \n\nJoin a Planetarium Educator in the Willis Smith Classroom for an inside look into telescopes with a 2-hour workshop from 10am to Noon! We'll cover the basics of glass and mirrors\, touch on techniques for navigating the night sky\, and explore different types of telescopes. Most importantly\, we'll cover the practical steps to setting up and using your own telescope with confidence. \n\nSession Two: Putting it into Practice \n\nAfter you learn the ropes of telescopes\, join us after dark in the Riverside Plaza to put your skills to the test with a 2-hour guided observation session. With our Planetarium Educators on site to provide one-on-one assistance\, you'll get hands-on experience\, aiming\, focusing\, and finding celestial wonders.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong>The Planetarium at The Bishop</strong> is excited to launch <em>Sky &amp\; Scope</em>\, a hands-on telescope workshop designed for beginners!&nbsp\;<br />\nThis two-part program will turn your curiosity&nbsp\;into&nbsp\;confidence!&nbsp\;<strong>Session One</strong>\, held on Saturday morning\, covers the essentials: how a telescope works\, the&nbsp\;different types&nbsp\;of telescopes\, and observational techniques.&nbsp\;<strong>In Session Two</strong>\, the following Saturday evening\,&nbsp\;you&rsquo\;ll&nbsp\;put theory into practice during a guided observing session led by <strong>Planetarium Educators</strong>.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\nWhether&nbsp\;you&rsquo\;re&nbsp\;a complete novice or looking to sharpen your skills\, <em>Sky &amp\; Scope</em> workshops will provide the knowledge and support you need to navigate the night sky!&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Session One: </strong>The Basics of Telescopes and&nbsp\;Observational Astronomy&nbsp\;<br />\nJoin&nbsp\;a <strong>Planetarium Educator</strong>&nbsp\;in the <strong>Willis Smith Classroom</strong> for an inside look into telescopes&nbsp\;with a&nbsp\;2-hour&nbsp\;workshop from 10am to Noon!&nbsp\;We&rsquo\;ll&nbsp\;cover the basics of glass and mirrors\, touch on techniques for navigating the night&nbsp\;sky\, and&nbsp\;explore&nbsp\;different types&nbsp\;of telescopes. Most importantly\,&nbsp\;we&rsquo\;ll&nbsp\;cover the practical steps to setting up and using your own telescope with confidence.&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Session Two:</strong> Putting it&nbsp\;into&nbsp\;Practice&nbsp\;<br />\nAfter you&nbsp\;learn&nbsp\;the ropes of telescopes\,&nbsp\;join us after dark in the <strong>Riverside Plaza</strong> to put your skills to the test with a 2-hour guided&nbsp\;observation&nbsp\;session.&nbsp\;With our <strong>Planetarium Educators</strong> on site to provide one-on-one&nbsp\;assistance\,&nbsp\;you&rsquo\;ll&nbsp\;get hands-on&nbsp\;experience\, aiming\, focusing\, and finding celestial wonders.&nbsp\;
LOCATION:The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature 201 10th Street West\, Bradenton\, FL 34205
UID:e.2475.53097
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DTSTAMP:20260417T054915Z
URL:https://business.manateechamber.com/events/details/winter-sky-scope-session-2-53097
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