Essential Astronomy for Libraries (webinar)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Indiana State Library
Webinar, Live Online

Event Details

Join us as members of the Indiana Astronomical Society provide an introduction to practical observing that can be used at libraries for their own astronomy-themed programs.  This session will explore the basics of navigating the night sky, cover common types of celestial objects, and provide guidance for finding and identifying popular targets in the summer night sky.  Whether you are planning a "Universe of Stories" star-gazing program this summer or just want to brush up on your knowledge of our galaxy, this webinar will provide the information you need!

Presenters:  Ben Jansen, Vice-President - Indiana Astronomical Society; Laura Keller, Secretary & Librarian - Indiana Astronomical Society; Fred Keller, Board Member - Indiana Astronomical Society; Mike Birch, Board Member - Indiana Astronomical Society

Registration is required.  This webinar is 1 hour and worth 1 LEU.

Register for the webinar here: https://instlibrary.adobeconnect.com/e98ujdp33qec/event/registration.html

Login the day of the webinar here:  https://instlibrary.adobeconnect.com/e98ujdp33qec/event/login.html

This webinar will be recorded and will be made available on the ISL's Archived Trainings page within 30 days of the live session.  https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/find-training/archived-trainings/


Please contact Beth Yates at byates@library.in.gov or 317-234-5649 if you have questions.


The Indiana State Library will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. If you require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in this program, service, or activity of the Indiana State Library, please contact the agency's ADA Coordinator, Faye Brookins (FBrookins@spd.IN.gov or [317) 233-1184]).  Notice of a needed accommodation should be provided as soon as possible to allow time for the State Library to arrange for the accommodation; however, notice of a needed accommodation must be provided to one of the above contacts no later than 48 hours in advance.


Event Type(s): ISL Webinar
Beth Yates