Exploring the Universe Using Binoculars

Those binoculars sitting on a windowsill or hiding in a closet are all you need to discover some of the most amazing objects that you can imagine–star clusters, galaxies, nebulae, satellites, planets, and moons. Learn how binoculars work, how to find those incredible objects, and what those objects actually are. Optional observing opportunities will be scheduled for hands-on and eyes-on experiential learning. Binoculars are less expensive and more portable than telescopes and are an excellent way to learn your way around the night sky. Look up and understand a bit more about your place in the Universe.

Readings: We will use Internet resources. Access to binoculars is strongly recommended, but not required.

Russ Pinizzotto has been observing the skies since he was one year old, at least, according to his mother! He is an AstroLeague Master Observer and Master Binocular Observer.