Observing the Cosmos
by Matthew De Furio on Thursday evenings, 10/23/25- 12/04/25 (skip 11/27), 6-8PM at UT Austin
Available spots
Service Description
Get ready to blast off on a cosmic adventure! In this course, you’ll explore everything from our Sun and Moon to distant binary stars, and star-forming regions. Each class starts with fun, interactive presentations using real images and videos from NASA and the James Webb Space Telescope. Then, we’ll head outside to use UT’s powerful solar and nighttime telescopes to see what we’ve learned in our own sky. You’ll work with your classmates to uncover amazing facts about planets and stars and observe nearby star clusters where stars are still being born. Whether you're a future astronaut or just love stargazing, this course brings the wonders of the universe right to your eyes.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Our classes operate on a first-come, first-serve basis, with limited seating for up to 13 participants to ensure a quality learning experience. By registering, you reserve a valuable seat that may prevent others from joining. We understand that plans can change. However, cancellations made within one week of the class start date are not eligible for refunds. If you are unable to attend, we are happy to offer a course voucher, allowing you to apply your registration toward a future class of your choice. Parent/Guardian Attendance Policy Our program is designed to empower adults with IDDs to participate in classes at UT Austin alongside their peers, including both other adult students and college students. We encourage our participants to build self-confidence, practice age-appropriate social skills, and experience the independence of a college environment, just as any neurotypical college student would. To support this mission, parents and guardians are not permitted to attend classes with their student. However, if there are special circumstances—such as a need for assistance with personal care or concerns about behavior—exceptions to this policy may be considered. These exceptions require review and approval by our Executive Director, Kaelin Rubenzer, on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Contact Details
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
7132487393
lifelonglearningwithfriends@gmail.com