distant learning

[kirkster501]

I also signed up for the Orion course.  Should not be to arduous and I love learning  - you always find out new things if you keep an open mind.

[Storeman]

What are your thoughts so far re the Orion course? Was hoping for a bit more to be honest, not too sure about the constellation dot to dot exercise!!!

[broom]

I thought the first week was a little too basic and not enough material. I don't quite understand why they wanted everyone to make their own constellation and thought that was quite a pointless/childish exercise.

I'm hoping the first week was to introduce us gently and next week involves a little bit more science.

However, the course got me using the planisphere for the first time so I've got something from week 1

[Coastliner]

I found the first week very basic, but maybe they are going for people with absolutely no experience - those that have never raised their eyes over the horizon at night! I did the entire week in less than an hour, (I skipped over the dot-to-dot stuff etc.) so I am hoping it will pick up a bit next week. That said, it did prompt me to go outside and look at Orion's sword through binocs for the first time, so I saw the nebula.

Overall, I am optimistic and looking forward to the rest of the course.