Astronomy is Stellar!
Astronomy Is Stellar transforms the night sky from a mysterious backdrop into a map you can actually read.
Starts Mon, Dec 7
9:30 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Amalia
4.8
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Find and name major constellations and learn the stories behind their shapes
Explain why the moon looks different each night by tracking its phases
Describe what causes solar and lunar eclipses
Tell the difference between stars, planets, meteors, and satellites in the night sky
Explore how the planets move through our solar system
Use free tools like Stellarium and NASA's Eyes on the Solar System to explore space from home
Navigate by the stars and find north, just like explorers have for centuries
Talk about space using the same vocabulary astronomers use
Meet Amalia.
Amalia
Amalia Fernand is an environmental educator and world explorer who makes classes come alive with stories from her real-life adventures, props from her science shelf, and live program animals. The founder of Nature Explorers International, she has developed dozens of nature camps and classroom programs to inspire students to explore the world around them, appreciate wildlife, and become stewards of the environment. During classes, she is regularly joined by her friends Scaly the corn snake, Slimy the tiger salamander, and Lizzie the leopard gecko.
Astronomy Is Stellar transforms the night sky from a mysterious backdrop into a map you can actually read. In weekly sessions led by an expert instructor, students explore the constellations, moon phases, eclipses, and the difference between stars, planets, and meteors — then learn to use real software like Stellarium and NASA's Eyes on the Solar System to navigate the cosmos on their own. Whether you're a curious beginner or a backyard stargazer, this class gives you the knowledge to look up and actually know what you're seeing. The universe is out there waiting — let's go explore it.
Constellations and Their Stories Learn to spot and name the major constellations, the myths behind their shapes, and how to find them in the night sky.
Our Solar System Explore how the planets move through our solar system, and learn to tell stars, planets, meteors, and satellites apart.
Moon Phases and Eclipses Discover why the moon looks different each night, and what causes the spectacular solar and lunar eclipses.
Navigating the Night Sky Find north using the stars, explore space from home with free tools like Stellarium and NASA's Eyes on the Solar System, and talk about it all like an astronomer.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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46
DAYS13
HRS33
MINMon, Dec 7 • 9:30pm UTC
4 classes, starts in 46 days
Astronomy is Stellar!