Constellations Club

Explore the night sky from both the perspective of modern astronomy and ancient mythology! Featuring both Northern and Southern Hemisphere constellations.

685 total reviews for this teacher

2 reviews for this class

Completed by 14 learners

25 minutes

per class

Once per week

every week

7-11

year olds

1-7

learners per class

per learner

How does an “Ongoing” course work?

Meets on a weekly schedule, join any week, no need to catch up on previous material

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Automatic payment every Sunday, cancel any time

Great for clubs and for practicing skills

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Next on Wed May 25

Meets Once per week

Wednesday
10pm - 10:25pm

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1 learner enrolled

Next on Fri May 27

Meets Once per week

Friday
3pm - 3:25pm

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Description

Class Experience

Each week we will explore one of the 88 constellations. We will discuss the Greek myths associated with it and examine major features such as prominent stars, nebulae, and galaxies. We will focus on constellations visible in the night sky at the time of the class. 

We will weave into lessons important astronomical concepts such as stellar magnitude, evolution, and apparent motion, as well as stargazing essentials like celestial sphere, ecliptic, and declination. 

Classes will be lecture and...

My MS is in Space and I am a life long stargazer.

25 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

As we discuss Greek and Roman mythology, we may occasionally view images that include classical statues. When possible I make a point to select waist up and less revealing angles.

Teacher

Arwen Hubbard

Teaching Space and Environmental Science

685 total reviews

598 completed classes

About Me

Hello! My name is Arwen and I am absolutely passionate about space science, the environment, and teaching! I offer courses about the solar system, planets, natural processes, soil, and the environment. My Master’s is in Space Studies and I have...