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 General
Meeting
May 25, 8 PM
Houge Park
Free and open to the public.
Dr.
Steven Beckwith will
speak: "The Dawn of Creation: The First Two Billion Years"
The beauty of the universe, the galaxies, clusters of galaxies,
and most of the stars, got its start in the first billion
years after the beginning of time, the Big Bang. Every deep
picture of the sky reveals thousands of these galaxies, each
made up of billions of stars like the Sun. The intricate spiral
structures of the Milky Way as well as the very smooth distributions
of the larger elliptical galaxies took shape slowly, building
up from many pieces in the detritus of the initial explosion
governed by the dark matter that we can sense but still not
see. Modern technical wonders like the Hubble Space Telescope
have made it possible to look back to a time when the universe
looked very different that it does today, when the first galaxies
were created and the universe developed structure seen as
patterns in the galaxies apparent today.
7:30-8:00 PM - Social: Meet and Greet with potluck refreshments.
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 Beginner
Astronomy Class
May 31, 8:15-9:00 PM
Houge Park
Contact Mark
Wagner.
Free - no reservation needed. Kid friendly beginning
observational astronomy. Topics include tonight's solar system,
constellations Draco, Bootes, Virgo, and a solar system object
in more depth. Mixture of mythology and science, then kids
go outside "hands-on" using telescopes.
 Public
Star Party
- You're invited!
May 31, 9:15-12:00 AM
Houge Park
Contact
Lee
Hoglan.
View Saturn and the bright deep sky objects of late spring
and early summer. Bring a telescope, or just bring your eyes!
Free, and great for families. Dress warmly and check here
if sky looks cloudy, as we may need to cancel.
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 Starry
Nights Public Star Party
June 1, 9:00 - 12:00 AM
Rancho
Canada del Oro
Contact Dave
Ittner
SJAA teams with the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority
for free public astronomy events in an easy to reach darker
sky site. Bring your telescope, or just come look through
one. All are welcome. In colder months, remember to dress
warmly.
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 Fix-It
Day
June 2, 2-4 PM
Houge Park
Contact Ed
Wong.
Have astronomy gear that needs repair, or you don't understand
how to use it? We'll help. E-mail Ed with what you're bringing.
 Solar
Observing- open to
all!
June
2 , 2-4 PM Houge
Park
Contact Michael
Packer.
Come view the sun through the SJAA's Lunt Solar Telescope.
Come see your home star!
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 Quick
STARt for beginners.
June 7
Location by reservation.
Contact Dave
Ittner.
For SJAA members, by reservation.
Not sure how to use a telescope? Would you like to get some
experienced instruction, to make sure your first time out
is good? Sign up with Dave.
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 Have
a question?
Ask Dr.
Lee Hoglan - the SJAA's answer man.
Just getting started? Don't know what to do, how to join or
where to go? Lee can help you see the light!
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 Golden
State Star Party
July
6 - 9, 2013
Frosty
Acres, Adin, CA
http://www.goldenstatestarparty.org
In beautiful Big Valley of Lassen and Modoc Counties, in far
north-east California - away from city lights. This great
annual event is organized to maximize comfort and convenience
for even beginning amateur astronomers. Join 400 like-minded
friends under great skies!
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Upcoming
Speakers:
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All lectures are in the hall at Houge
Park.
Board of Directors 6-7:30, social time 7:30-8, speaker begins
at 8 PM. |
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5/25
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Dr. Steven Beckwith |
The Dawn of Creation: The First
Two Billion Years |
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6/22
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Dr. Dana Beckman |
SOFIA: Infrared Astronomy |
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Dr. Christopher P. McKay |
The search for life on other planets, with an
update from the Mars Curiosity Rover |
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SJAA
Membership discounts!
10% on selected products at Orion in Cupertino.
Sky & Telescope Magazine.
Astronomy Magazine.
300+ SJAA members get discounts!
Become a member here. Tax
deductible. |
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 Donating
to SJAA:
- Tax deductible contribution!
- Not using your equipment?
- Astro books and CDs are welcome.
- Monetary donations: always great.
- Gift to the SJAA's new Library. We're looking for books.
- Volunteer! Does your corporate employer offer grant programs?
Contact us here.
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version or in print
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Imaging
SIG - free and open
to all!
For
Sale:
SJAA
is currently looking for:
School
Star Parties.