Comment Re:Astronomy club? (Score 1) 234
I second this. I was in the same position a few years ago, and went to my local astronomy club, found a gifted person that I got along with well, and was willing to teach me. After several "star-hopping" observation sessions I found that I was really beginning to know and understand the night sky. Eventually I learned enough from him, Sky & Telescope and Astronomy Magazine and books from my local library that I was asked to teach the Intro to Astronomy class at the local university--that activity forced me to learn even more! I even went on to be active with other, more advanced clubs in the state, which helped push my knowledge.
I'd also recommend looking into week-long activities like the one at University of Arizona. I've been to both the beginning and advanced Adult camps and they were great fun.
As for Physics, I'll leave that as an exercise for other posters ;-).
I'd also recommend looking into week-long activities like the one at University of Arizona. I've been to both the beginning and advanced Adult camps and they were great fun.
As for Physics, I'll leave that as an exercise for other posters