Imaging SIG: 6/21
General Meeting: 6/22
Public Star Party: 6/28
Beginner Astronomy Class: 6/28
Solar Observing: 7/7
Fix-It Day: 7/7
 
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Imaging SIG
Free and open to the public
June 21, 7:30-9 PM
Houge Park


Contact: sjaa.imsig@gmail.com - Seminar topic will be announced ahead of time. Click here for more information! And please, join the Imaging SIG GoogleGroup


General Meeting
Free and open to the public
June 22, 7:30PM
Houge Park


Dr. Dana Backman will speak: NASA's stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy: Science from 41,000 Feet.


Beginner Astronomy Class
June 28, 8:30-9:30 PM
Houge Park

Contact Mark Wagner.

Free - no reservation needed.
Kid friendly beginning observational astronomy. Topics: July solar system events, constellations Usra Minor, Corona Borealis, Serpens Cauda, Libra, Scorpius, and a solar system object in more depth. Mixture of mythology and science, then outsdoors to see consteillations and view through telescopes.

skywatcher sillouettesPublic Star Party - You're invited!
June 28, 9:30-12:00 AM
Houge Park

Contact Lee Hoglan.

View Saturn and the bright deep sky objects of 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.


Starry Nights Public Star Party
June 29, 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.


Fix-It Day
July 7, 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 bringin


Solar Observing- open to all!
July 7 , 2-4 PM Houge Park
Contact Michael Packer.


Come view the sun through the SJAA's Lunt Solar Telescope. Come see your home star!


Public Star Party - You're invited!
July 12, 9:30-12:00 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.


 

Quick STARt for beginners.
July 13
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.

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!


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!


Upcoming Speakers:
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.
6/22
  Dr. Dana Beckman SOFIA: Infrared Astronomy
8/17   Dr. Christopher P. McKay The search for life on other planets, with an update from the Mars Curiosity Rover

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School Star Parties.
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We bring the night sky to over fifty schools a year. Become a member and help! Teachers - please review this background material.