Southern Vermont Astronomy (SoVerA) will be hosting a four-part mini-series at the Whiting Library on four consecutive Fridays at the Whiting Library in Chester, Vermont starting March 24th. Each program will begin at 6PM. If the skies cooperate after any one of the presentations, binoculars and telescopes will be set up for the participating audience to observe some of the celestial wonders our Vermont skies provide. SoVerA members Rick Bates, Rick Hunter and Claudio Véliz will be providing a little of the intrigue astronomy inspires, while imparting some of the knowledge which can help us appreciate some of its mysterious aspects.
SoVerA members will review basic optics, how to choose a telescope, and how to enjoy the Whiting telescope, which is available to Library members to check out and use. This will be a hands-on demonstration and discussion open to anyone, and especially those who may have an interest in using the telescope. Participants will learn about basic optics, how to find things in the sky, and how to adjust the various thingy-bobs on the telescope. No prior experience required.