The General Nathan Twining Observatory

The General Nathan Twining Observatory
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Training

Different levels of training allow members to use more complex equipment. All training is conducted at this site. There is no charge for any training; it's free.

Training is held every other month in conjunction with the monthly star parties. Training usually starts an hour before dark, using the daylight to see the telescopes and dome mechanisms easier. Then the training progresses into the night time for functions such as scope alignment on stars. Check the calendar for exact dates and times.

Training Level	Approximate Time	Training	Equipment you can use
0	10 minutes	How to use a Dobsonian reflector telescope	The two Dobsonian telescopes
1	1 hour	How to use the Isengard	The Isengard telescope
2	1 hour	How to use the computer to control the Isengard	The computer with the Isengard
3	1 hour	How to use the computer to take images with the CCD camera on the Celestron 11" or Astrophysics 6"	The computer, the CCD camera, and the Celestron 11" or Astrophysics 6" telescopes