NEON Course Guide
I: Introductory Remote Telescope Operation
Core operational skills, including optical and mechanical setup, understanding celestial coordinates, and using software for general object finding
4 sessions, 2 hours each (7pm - 9pm)
$200/person + telescope rental fee ($100)
II: Intermediate Remote Telescope Operation
Transitioning from visual observation to astroimaging, teaching camera control, image acquisition techniques, and precise tracking of smaller, non-sidereal objects like asteroids
5 sessions, 2 hours each (7pm - 9pm)
$300/person + telescope rental fee ($100)
III: Advanced Remote Telescope Operation: Asteroid Occultations
Specializing in high-precision, time-sensitive observation by mastering the techniques required to successfully observe and record asteroid occultations and contribute meaningful data to the astronomical community
6+ sessions, 2 hours each
$800/person + telescope rental fee ($100)