Dear All,
The Thanks goes to you!
Lick received $1582 in donations from Sandy Faber’s Talk
Based on this preliminary number, SJAA will write a check to Lick for at least $3082.
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Blog Archives
Astronomy Day at MKL Library
Observe The Sun Safely! Never look at the Sun without a proper filter!
Solar Programs are held 1st Sunday of every Month 2:00-4:00 PM at Houge Park weather permitting.
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Astronomy Day A Visual Rock Concert!
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One Huge Beginner Class
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Rob Jaworski
Rob JaworskiLast Friday night, 27 Sept 2013, was another session in the regular series of the SJAA Beginner Astronomy Class. There is usually a free, public star party happening at the same time, right outside during these classes.
During this session, we were given advance notice that two third grade classes,
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Quick STARt Program Experience
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Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayOn September 6th I attended a 3 hour Quick STARt class taught by Dave Ittner at the Houge Park clubhouse in San Jose. He covered many fundamental aspects of astronomy that were enlightening as well as essential for a beginner in amateur astronomy.
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FixIt Program Report Jan 2013
by Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayAuthor: Ed Wong
Ed Wong’s monthly report from the Telescope FixIt Program January 2013 
The FixIt program had a very successful and busy session for Jan. 2013. Thanks for those who came out to help, Dave, Phil, Dwayne, Carl (I’m sorry if I missed anybody,
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Loaner Scope & Quick STARt Status Page
by Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayAuthor: Dave Ittner
SJAA offers all of it’s members the opportunity to borrow various types of loaner scopes. The challenge with any such program is the ability to provide a current listing of scopes and their availability.
I am pleased to say that we have developed a system which will provide 100% transparency.
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Quick STARt get’s an upgrade
by Frank Geefay
Frank Geefay
SJAA is proud to announce an upgrade to their innovative Quick STARt (QS) program. The QS program is for new members with little to no experience in the hobby. It is designed to provide some basic instruction about the night sky and how to use one of the loaner scopes.
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SJAA Solar Observing Program for Sunday March 4th
by Frank Geefay
Frank Geefay
Observe The Sun Safely – Never look at the Sun without a proper filter!
Solar Programs are held 1st Sunday of every Month 2:00-4:00 PM at Houge Park weather permitting
One of the largest sunspot groups seen in a long while was visible on the Sun today.
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New Solar Observing Program
by Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayAs mentioned in the blog post looking back at 2011, the Board of the San Jose Astronomical Association, after long and thoughtful discussion, decided to move forward with the idea of initiating the SJAA Solar Observing Program.
The cornerstone of this program is the club’s acquisition of a telescope that is suitable for viewing the sun in a rich and meaningful way,
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SJAA’s Mentoring Program
by Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayI mentioned it in a previous post, but now I’d like to formally announce the San Jose Astronomical Association’s new Mentoring Program – An Introduction to Observational Astronomy. This program, available to SJAA members, has a prime objective of pairing up people new to the hobby with others who have experience to share and can make themselves available to help get the new folks up to speed in a safe and personal environment.
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Looking Back, Looking Forward
by Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayNow that the year has come to a close and another has already begun its limited engagement, on behalf of the SJAA, I would like to take a look back at the year now done and recap the accomplishments of the club.
In January, our loaner program took a much needed revamp as we took receipt of seven new Orion Dobs,
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Solar Viewing
by Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayAuthor: Rob Jaworski
As a local, community based astronomy club, the San Jose Astronomical Association mainly focuses on night time activities. After all, this is when the stars are out and viewing celestial objects is best.
There are, however, opportunities to conduct astronomical viewing during the day.
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SkyTools Offer from SJAA
by Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayAuthor: Rob Jaworski
Hello SJAA members and friends,
The San Jose Astronomical Association is a non profit 510(c)3 educational organization, bringing the science and wonderment of the science of astronomy and the night sky to the public. We encourage people to go out at night to observe firsthand the many amazing features that are visible and readily available from not just dark locations,
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Public Star Party and Astronomy Class Friday, 24 June 2011
by Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayRob Jaworski
Hello SJAA Members and Friends,
Happy Summer Solstice! The San Jose Astronomical Association will be holding a public star party this Friday, June 24 at Houge Park from about 9:30PM to midnight.
Saturn and showy objects of the summer sky will be featured.
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Lecturers, Speakers and Guests
by Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayAuthor: Rob Jaworski
The San Jose Astronomical Association has a long history of inviting guest speakers to come and give astronomy themed talks at the monthly general meetings. The list of guest speakers have ranged from fellow SJAA members discussing their experiences with certain aspects of amateur astronomy to NASA research scientists working on never-been-done-or-seen before work.
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New Loaner Telescopes Are Going Out
by Frank Geefay
Frank GeefayAuthor: Rob Jaworski
I am happy to report that of the seven new Orion telescopes that the SJAA acquired at the end of last year, we now have five of them out on loan. This was a long time coming, and I would like to thank not only the Board members for supporting and putting in time,
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