Introductory Astronomy/Astrochemistry/Astrobiology Workshop
Code: LH22819
Dates: September 30 - October 7, 2025
Meets: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Location: Lower Merion High School
Course Fee: $89.00
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Review basic astronomy and utilize “Stellarium” and other software to take virtual tours of our observable solar system and beyond. Demonstration of modern amateur telescopes used for both visual imaging and astrophotography included. Discuss nuclear chemistry origins of all starlight and extend to the on-going search for potential chemical signatures of life beyond our planet. Explore NASA-JPL unmanned science missions, including ongoing astrobiology related missions (with particular emphasis on the search for chemical signatures of extraterrestrial microbial life).
| Fee: | $89.00 |
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Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee (Basic) | Course Fee | $ 89.00 |
| Optional Fee | Donation | $ 0.00 |
Ken Koeplinger
As a recent semi-retired research scientist, Ken has had the good fortune in his career to work across diverse scientific fields. To share his experience and enthusiasm for science with others, he is currently working as an adjunct chemistry professor and has been a NASA outreach volunteer since 2022. His interests include the chemistry of intrastellar nuclear fusion and the ongoing search for chemical signatures of life in our Universe.kakoeplinger@gmail.com
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