Master Your Unistellar Telescope & Do Science That Matters
Presented by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, in partnership with Unistellar and SETI.
Your Unistellar telescope can capture extraordinary images — this online astronomy workshop shows you how to turn those images into scientific discoveries. Designed for new and returning Unistellar owners, this five-part series goes well beyond “how to use your telescope. Register today!
Master Your Unistellar Telescope & Do Science That Matters
A Five-Part Live Online Workshop Series · Begins January 21, 2026
Early Bird: $199 · Regular Price (after Jan 1, 2026): $249
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What If Your Telescope Could Do More Than Capture Beautiful Images?
What if it could reveal the hidden physics of the universe — what colors, shapes, and brightness actually mean — and how your observations can contribute to real scientific discovery?
Master Your Unistellar Telescope & Do Science That Matters is a five-part workshop for Unistellar users who want to move beyond imaging into true scientific observing.
This course is presented by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, in partnership with Unistellar and the SETI Institute.
You’ll learn what you’re seeing, why it matters, and how your telescope becomes a genuine scientific instrument.
“This workshop finally helped me understand what my Unistellar images mean. For the first time, I could interpret color, brightness, and structure like a scientist.”
— ASP Smart Telescope Workshop Participant
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What Will I Learn?
Across five interactive sessions, astronomers from the ASP, Unistellar, and SETI will guide you through the essential skills of scientific observing:
- How astronomers use light to decode the universe
- What colors, shapes, and brightness reveal about stellar evolution
- How to analyze your telescope’s data using beginner-friendly tools
- How to detect variable stars, exoplanet transits, and transient events
- How to contribute meaningful observations to global citizen science campaigns
Using Julia and Pluto notebooks — the same modern tools astronomers use — you’ll analyze real Unistellar FITS files and quantify your observations like a scientist.
“Working with Pluto notebooks was eye-opening. I never imagined I’d be able to make my own light curve — now I can.”
— ASP Smart Telescope Workshop Participant
You won’t just learn how to use your telescope — you’ll learn how to use it in so that you can contribute to our growing knowledge of the cosmos.
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By the End of this Unistellar Workshop, What Will I Be Able To Do?
By the end of this five-part live online astronomy workshop, you’ll have the skills and confidence to use your Unistellar telescope not just for imaging — but for real scientific exploration.
You will:
- Confidently operate your Unistellar telescope as a scientific tool
- Identify and interpret features in your astronomical images
- Build and analyze light curves of variable stars and exoplanet transits
- Understand deep-sky objects as evidence of cosmic evolution
- Participate in coordinated observing campaigns
- Contribute real data to ongoing research projects
“This was the most educational and scientifically grounded workshop I’ve taken as a Unistellar user. I now know how to do real science with my telescope.”
— ASP Smart Telescope Workshop Participant
You will walk away not just with new skills, but with a deeper understanding of the universe — and your place in uncovering it.
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Who Is This Workshop Designed For?
This series is perfect for:
- New Unistellar owners who want structured guidance
- Experienced observers ready to move from imaging to science
- Lifelong learners and retirees seeking meaningful exploration
- Students and educators using smart telescopes in the classroom
- Anyone excited to be part of a global citizen-science movement
If you’ve ever looked at an image taken by your telescope and wondered, “What does this actually mean?” — this course is for you.
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Schedule & Format
Starts Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2pm ET
Sessions are held bi-weekly, live online via Zoom, and recorded for flexible access.
Registered participants also receive exclusive access to a private Unistellar Slack channel — a vibrant community where you can ask questions, share discoveries, troubleshoot observations, and engage directly with instructors.
You’ll also have access to weekly office hours with two professional astronomers for personalized support on:
- Data analysis
- Observing strategy
- Understanding celestial targets
- Telescope performance and technique
“Slack and office hours were game-changers. Whenever I got stuck, help was immediate — and that made all the difference.”
— ASP Smart Telescope Workshop Participant
Participants in the first cohort who engaged in Slack and office hours reported significantly higher learning gains and satisfaction.
This combination of live instruction + community support + peer mentorship creates a learning environment unlike anything else in amateur astronomy.
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Registration & Pricing
Early Bird Price (until January 1): $199
Standard Price (January 1–21): $249
Your registration includes:
- All five workshop sessions
- Recorded access
- Office hours
- Data-analysis tools
- Entry into the global Unistellar Slack community
No prior astronomy experience is required -- only curiosity and the desire to explore more than just taking pretty images.
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FAQ
Q: Who is this workshop for?
A: This workshop is designed for Unistellar telescope owners who want to understand the science behind their images — from beginners to experienced observers who want to contribute to Unistellar science. It’s ideal for hobbyists, lifelong learners, educators, and anyone curious about the universe.
Q: Do I need prior astronomy experience?
A: No! No previous astronomy experience is required — only curiosity and the desire to explore the cosmos. This online astronomy workshop starts with fundamental concepts and builds to scientific analysis.
Q: What will I learn in the course?
A: You’ll learn how light reveals astrophysical processes, how to analyze brightness and structure in your images, how to detect variable stars, analyze exoplanet transits using light curves you produce, deep-sky imaging interpretation, and how to contribute data to global citizen science projects.
Q: Can I miss a live session?
A: Yes. All sessions are recorded and included with registration so you can watch on your own schedule.
Q: What equipment do I need?
A: A Unistellar smart telescope (eVscope, eQuinox, Odyssey models) and an internet connection. You do not need any additional software beyond the tools introduced and provided in the workshop.
Q: What is the schedule and format?
A: The workshop begins Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2 pm ET. Sessions are held live online every two weeks, each lasting three hours.
Q: Is there a community or support?
A: Yes. Registered participants receive access to a private Unistellar Slack workspace and bi-weekly office hours for personalized help.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: Full refund is available for cancellations up to 14 days prior to the start of the workshop. If you need to cancel please email learn@astrosociety.org.
Q: Are there prerequisites?
A: All you need is your telescope and curiosity. Basic computer skills help, but nothing more.
Make Your Unistellar Telescope Matter!
Your Unistellar telescope is already a revolution in backyard astronomy.
This workshop series is where you learn to turn it into a tool for discovery.
