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 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.
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 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.
 Public
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.
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 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.
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 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!
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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.
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 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.
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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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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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Intents: who's going where?
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Imaging SIG
For
Sale:
SJAA
is currently looking for:
School
Star Parties.