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John Goss is a Botetourt resident and an astronomer who holds classes at Greenfield Education and Technology Center and at Dabney Lancaster Community College.

John Goss -- a Botetourt resident and amateur astronomer who writes the monthly astronomy column for The Roanoke Times -- sent this in and he will be teaching the following classes through Dabney Lancaster Community College. Although the "Use that 'scope" class is offered at Dabney, it's a one-time class and may attract some from Botetourt.

Spring 2009 Non Credit/Special Interest Class Schedule

Astronomy:

Stargazing for the Curious Skywatcher - Tuesdays, Feb. 17-March 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $85, plus cost of book and planisphere. Tour the universe and learn how to see lunar craters , planets and their moons. Room 122, Greenfield Education and Training Center at Daleville. Instructor: John Goss. (PYSC 1100-G1N, #74487)-- Saturday, Jan. 31, 9:00 a.m .to noon, Moomaw Center, main campus, Clifton Forge. $20. Instructor: John Goss. Get a new telescope for Christmas and not sure how to use it? Learn how to use your new 'scope to find fun sky objects. Be sure to bring your telescope with you! Inclement weather date: Feb. 7. (PHSC 1101-M1K, #74706) Click here for registration information