Classes

The AAA offers astronomy related courses at beginner and intermediate levels. Most meet weekly for six weeks. At this time classes are online via Zoom. Check course descriptions below. 

The tuition for a 6-week course is $75 for AAA members, $85 for non-members. 
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Registration opens three weeks before the start date and closes two weeks after the first class. Class members can review the material or catch up if they were absent by watching class recordings. Links to the recordings are sent to class members and posted in the class’ Google Classroom (GC) after each meeting. Recordings remain available for about four weeks after the course ends.

See more info below.

Recurring

Cosmology 101 (2024)

Zoom
Virtual Event Virtual Event

An introduction to cosmology themes such as the Big Bang, cosmic expansion, relativity, dark matter, the cosmos.
An intermediate course presuming familiarity with astronomy basics.
Tuesdays, 7 PM online, Feb. 20 through April 2, excluding March 12. $75/$85
Click title above for details.

$75 – $85
Virtual Event

Urban Astrophotography: Deep Sky Imaging 2024

Zoom
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Thursdays, 7-9 PM, March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18
Techniques for capturing and processing images of objects like galaxies and nebulae.
A revision and update of previous UAP: Deep Sky curricula. $75/$85
Click title above for more information.

$75 – $85

Accessing the class

When registering in the TICKETS window you must first select the number desired.

Once registration is completed, a confirmation email is sent. It contains the link to the Google Classroom (GC) which is vital, containing a Welcome letter and the link to the Zoom classes. Immediately click on the GC link so you are added to the roster of the class.

Classes under construction or consideration

  • Cosmology 102- Summer 2024. Advancements to Big Bang and universe’s evolution. Cosmic expansion and changes to H parameter. Standard Model for matter, forces, and essential constants. WMAP and other hot issues in cosmology. With Dave Kiefer and Matthias Schmidt.
  • Touring the cosmos using Stellarium.
  • Astrobiology
  • Astrochemistry- April 23 – June 4, researcher from NSF’s NRAO (radio astronomy)
  • Presentations on new telescope projects: Observatory (Bronx) and “Gateway” Remote Access (Texas). Scheduled as special event

Got an idea for a class? Please let us know!

We’re eager to receive suggestions about classes, including topics that may not have been addressed yet. Also we encourage members to present individual talks or classes on subjects they are familiar with and would be willing to share with other members. Send an email to [email protected] with your suggestions and topics.

Past classes

Pricing

A request for a fee reduction due to hardship is welcome and should be sent to [email protected].