The Monthly Meeting of the Peterborough Astronomical Association’s (PAA) will take place November 6th as a \u201cHybrid Meeting\u201d, both online and in-person at our traditional physical location of the Rotary Education Centre\/Guest Services Building, Riverview Park Zoo.<\/p>\n
Nothing can stop the spread of information and knowledge by the members of the PAA, including our ability to accommodate those that can\u2019t physically be at the meeting. To participate via Zoom, just make sure that in advance, you opened a (free) Zoom account on whatever iphone or tablet or device you wish to participate with and then contact https:\/\/www.peterboroughastronomy.com\/zoom_register.php<\/a> for the password and link to our evenings classes and presentations. If you wish to participate in person you are more than welcome to do so at the Zoo.<\/p>\n Our \u201cNovice Astronomy Classes\u201d are focused on the practical aspects of learning about astronomy. You will be introduced to astronomy related subjects at a very basic level, but in a logical sequence. This month\u2019s Novice Astronomy Class will be all about \u201cLight and the Electromagnetic Spectrum\u201d<\/strong>. Light, visible light that is, has been the medium through which astronomers have interrogated the Universe for almost all of its history. Yet light has a wide range of wavelengths and energies from the low energy radio waves to the extreme energy of gamma rays. These wavelengths of light, from the least energetic to the highest, comprise the Electromagnetic Spectrum. We will delve into light in all its wavelengths and discover how each provides a different and complementary window through which we can interrogate our Universe. Join us to learn about the many flavours of light and how they have opened our eyes to reveal what had previously been hidden and in so doing understand the cosmos like never before.<\/p>\n In the interactive hands-on portion<\/strong> of the class we will examine the scale of our asteroid belt and see if the media\u2019s portrayal presents an accurate representation of what it would be like to fly through this region of space.<\/p>\n Tune in to be enlightened! If you are even remotely interested, be on-line by 6:00 p.m. to see what you can learn about exploring the Universe around you. The classes will run about 45 minutes each session, before our regular meeting resumes. There\u2019s no obligation to stay for the meeting that follows, but you are more than welcome to if you wish.
\nWhy not check this out? You don\u2019t need to be a member to see this presentation or anything else listed. The price is right… it costs you nothing but your time.<\/p>\n