The UWI has an 11" Celestron telescopeWe meet in the Biology Seminar Room (BSR) EVERY WEDNESDAY without fail
GOOD VIEWING CONDITIONS
we meet briefly between 19:00 and 19:30 for orientation instruction
We then proceed to the Embedded Systems Lab (Electronics) where we collect the telescope and transport it to the Library roof....
there is a concrete stairs at the back of the main Library that goes to the roof.
BAD VIEWING CONDITIONS.... and RAINY DAYS
We remain in the Biology Seminar Room (BSR) .... for the Astronomy lecture... video presentation... or DVD movies relating to
Astronomy.
EXPECTATIONS
The following points should be considered by students before getting involved:
1. You cannot expect to see the objects in the telescope like they appear in books and magazines because they do not appear that way to the human eye regardless of the size, weight or cost of the telescope. Cameras collect the light over time and your eyes do not.... realistically, the objects will be faint and in many cases hard to see.... and you will not see any colors.
2. Visual astronomy is about learning the star patterns and constellations and therefore your appreciation of astronomy does not require access to a telescope only, with the supplied software and a low power binoculars you can begin a lifetime of observing.... IF you have the interest.
THE FUTURE
The club is preparing to purchase 6 wide-field, low power binoculars which will enable groups of students to work simultaneously at mastering the art
of mapping the heavens
I have been involved with Astronomy for most of my lifetime... and..
I have my own personal telescope, which you can see...... HERE
It is further hoped that Club Members will be able visit other "dark sites" around the island.... a van can be arranged to take everybody to Frenchs, St Peter.. Mount Clapham and my own "backyard" (both in Christ Church).
Please contact me directly if you are interested in astronomy..... Call 230-4818 or 266-8027
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