A series of 10 talks on Basic Astronomy coupled with practical sessions on the following topics: 1. The Heavens Above 2. Our Solar System 3. Stars: What are they? 4. Milky Way Galaxy and Galaxies beyond 5. Introductory Cosmology Target Audience: Age above 14 years preferable. Talks on Saturday evenings 4:30 pm and Sunday mornings 10:00 am. from 4 th May to 2 nd June 2013