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Aurora | 360 Experience
$t.b.a.
Classroom & Practical Training: total 40hrs
Basic or Advanced certification, issued by CM-IM Inc., is designed for Teachers, Outfitters, Photographers, and Tour Guides; allowing them to accurately identify & explain what is above them!
The Certification will include key Public Speaking skills, so that presenters are not simply relaying information, but captivating their audience! Using Starry Night Pro Plus 7 software will provide candidates access to professional grade features and databases. This Certification program is engineered for precision, with a focus on the Yukon's sky, designed with the latest research, and continually evolving for clients who expect the very best in-class planetarium, and outdoor practicle experiences.
Curriculum
* Introduction to Astronomy
* Astronomy in Daylight (Part 1)
- Night & Day
- Observing the Rising & Setting Sun
- Solar & Sidereal Days
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* Astronomy in Daylight (Part 2)
- The Seasons
- Making Sundials and Using Them
- Eclipses
- Observing the Sun
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* The Stars (Part 1)
- Constellation Figures of the Zodiac
- The Seasonal Movement of the Sun & Stars
- Distances of Stars
- The Constellations Visible at Different Times of the Year
- The Circumpolar Stars
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* The Stars (Part 2)
- Using a Star Finder
- Magnitudes of Stars
- How the Stars Shine
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* The Moon
- Origins of the Moon
- The Phases of the Moon
- Moon Gazer & Map of the Moon
- The Seas, Mountains, and Craters
- Eclipses of the Moon
- Occultations by the Moon
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* The Planets
- Plan of the Solar System
- Planetary Positions
- Introduction to the Planets
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* Atmospheric Astronomy
- The Aurora & STEVE
- The Zodiacal Lights
- Sundogs & Moondogs
- The Green Flash
- The Belt of Venus
- Noctilucent Clouds
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* Finding Your Way Around The Night Sky
- Equipment / Reference Materials (An Introduction)
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* Planning Your Presentation
- Equipment Selection / Maintenance / Setup
* Outdoors:
- Presenting the Sky (Day/Night) at every season
- Practicle Assignments (2 per season)
- Regular Field Training throughout the year
- Various Activities (individual and group)
** Testing: Multiple choice questions, short answer, & a practical demonstration are required
Scheduling Options: x10 4hrs classes or x20 2hrs classes