CANCELED due to Winter Weather Advisory - To Be Rescheduled

The Raleigh Astronomy Club in conjuction with the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is proud to offer a free Telescope Tune-up Clinics to help individuals and families understand how to use the equipment they already own or may be considering for purchase.

Participants are encouraged to bring their telescopes to the clinic. Experienced amateur astronomers will be on hand to assist you. The clinic will consist of a presentation, a guided hands-on tutorial and finally an introductory observing session. The agenda is as follows:

• Telescope / Astronomy Basics
• Types of Telescopes
• Setting up Your Telescope (Hands-On Exercise)
• Equipment Trouble Spots for Beginners
• Planning an Observation Session
• Actual Evening Observing Session (weather permitting)

Even if you do not own a telescope yet, please come out and learn some valuable information that will help you purchase the right telescope for you.

The event is free of charge but pre-registraion is required.  for more information please see our Telescope Tune Up Clinic page at http://www.raleighastro.org/news-n-events/telescope-clinics.