For those with a passion for learning about the stars and outer space, Walnut Grove Secondary School astronomy teacher Tim Stephenson is holding a presentation called Beyond the Sky.
鈥淓veryone interested in space always tells me that they wish they could take my course,鈥� Stephenson said. 鈥淥ne day, I thought 鈥業鈥檓 just going to do it鈥�.鈥�
The two hour event will be held Jan. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Walnut Grove Secondary, covering a wide variety of topics about the universe.
After hearing from friends, parents, and children of all ages, Stephenson said the presentation is geared towards audiences that are in Grade 7 and up.
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鈥淭his is an interactive presentation where I will lead a discussion but always be open to questions about those things that you wonder about the most when you look at the stars,鈥� Stephenson explained. 鈥淚t is an magnitude of how big, how far and how old the universe is.鈥�
Stephenson said he has developed several different presentations, the other one focusing more on the solar system.
If Beyond the Sky is successful, the astronomy teacher hopes more presentations will be held in the future.
鈥淚 hope people have a greater understand for how we know,鈥� Stephenson said. 鈥淭he most common question I hear is 鈥榟ow do we know that?鈥� It鈥檚 important to know that it鈥檚 not people in white coats just saying this 鈥� it鈥檚 very measured.鈥�
Do you have a passion for learning about the stars and outer space? Join 91原创 Astronomy Teacher for his presentation and discussion 鈥淏eyond the Sky鈥� Jan 29 7pm-9pm. Be ready to be amazed! To register:
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Walnut Grove Secondary School is located at 8919 Walnut Grove Drive.
Stephenson said he is excited to share fifteen years worth of studying and training on Wednesday night.
鈥淎s a teacher, we know things and all we want to do is to tell others what we know,鈥� he added.
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