NASA Ames Open House
Saturday October 18
Check our Martian Landscape area, wind tunnels, labs….
Perhaps a SJAA Group Trip? Post us a note below…
More Details here:
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Blog Archives
April 6 Solar Sunday
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.
We had a nice relaxing day of observing the sun at Houge after a very successful Earth Day solar program.
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Seeing Double – Double stars that is!
by 
Dave Ittner
Dave IttnerDouble star observing is fun, easy and best of all, it can be done under less than ideal conditions of light pollution, moon light and even telescope size. Below is a fun list (with a challenge or two) to get you started. Make it even more fun and hone your observing skills by drawing what you see in a simple double star observing log.
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Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures
by 
Frank Geefay
Frank Geefay
The Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures at FOOTHILL COLLEGE are back after a year of remodeling! Sponsored by NASA, The Astronomical Society of the Pacific, SETI and the Foothill Astro. Dept., the public gets to hear from Nobel Laureates and the top researchers of our 11 dimensional universe we now call home.
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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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The Sun
by Frank Geefay
Frank Geefay
Useful Solar Links:
Real Time e-mail Solar Flare Alert:
http://www.ips.gov.au/mailman/listinfo/ips-flare-alert
Everything about the Today’s Sun at a Glance:
http://www.solarham.net/
Today’s Space Weather with Sunspot Count:
http://www.spaceweather.com/
Solar Influences Data Center –
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Solar Observing August 5th
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
The are a so many objects up in the night sky for amateur astronomers to enjoy,
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An Open Source Satellite You Can Operate!
by Frank Geefay
Frank Geefay
Hey Amateur Astronomers & Imagers
(also DIY’ers, hackers, and in general those interested in space)
Did you know that there is now a standard (10cm x 10cm x 10cm) satellite called CubeSat that any cash deprived university or small businesses can build or buy and put into space with their own equipment or experiment?
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Size of stars
by Frank Geefay
Frank Geefay
Here is an amazing video showing how the planets of our solar system compare to each other and to our own Sun and then just how small our Sun is compared to some really big giants out there.
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4 minute Transit of Venus Movie
by Frank Geefay
Frank Geefay
Here’s a 4 minute movie on the upcoming transit of Venus. Join SJAA for the Transit of Venus on Tuesday June 5th. Details at www.SJAA.net. The transit starts around 3PM and will still be in front of the Sun as it sets after 7PM.
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Log your own Sunspot Number Part 2 of 2 Plus a graph showing Solar Max expected in early 2013
by Frank Geefay
Frank Geefay
Like observing the planets in our solar system, observing the sun on a daily or weekly basis gives one an intimate knowledge on its workings and beauty. I have enjoyed watching the storm clouds on Jupiter and the Great Red Spot change over time.
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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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