THE LEARNING CURVE Spring 2012
Art History, Archaeology, Astronomy, History, Literature, Philosophy, Music

Stories from the Night Sky

From the planets to the constellations, the night sky is full of stories.  Join Margaret Savage for a three session class that will illuminate your view of the stars. Learn about the opposition of the church to the study of astronomy and the controversy surrounding the heliocentric viewpoint espoused by Copernicus (1473–1543), a mathematician and astronomer who proposed that the sun was stationary in the center of the universe and the earth revolved around it. We’ll discuss Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Cassiopeia, the Pleiades, Atlas and more as we review the mythology associated with their names and the human qualities that inspired their origins.. 

When: Thursdays, Mar 29 – Apr 12, 10:00am-noon
Where: St. Philip’s Plaza (See locations page for details)
Cost: $65 (3 sessions)

Instructor: Margaret Savage, M.A. is a masterful lecturer and a sparkling communicator.  Her love of Greek history and her sense of adventure are evident in her many lectures throughout the community.  A popular teacher, she has traveled and studied in England, India and Greece to develop classes that have delighted and enriched her fortunate students.

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