The SAS needs a new Equipment Manager for the telescope library! This position only requires 1-3 hours of work per week and is a great way to access ... more
John Dobson, renowned sidewalk astronomer and inventor of the Dobsonian telescope, died January 15 at age 98. The SAS mourns his passing. ... more
We have both new and familar faces on the 2014 SAS board; let us congratulate and welcome them. You can learn who is on the board at ... more
March Board Meeting
We know that the spatial distribution of matter just after the Big Bang was nearly uniform, yet at the present day it is far from uniform. We live in a galaxy that is much denser than most regions in ... more
Open to the SAS members only. Join us to look up and enjoy the evening sky. We stargaze at the parking lot to the SouthWest of the Park.
The SAS holds public outreach events once a month at Green Lake, south of the Bathhouse Theater. Come join us and enjoy the stars!
Join us to look up and enjoy the evening sky. Open to the public.
SAS invites all to participate in popular SAS public events and to think about the benefits of becoming a member of SAS. All astronomy enthusiasts are welcome.
Clear skies are an essential ingredient for successful skywatching. Get a closer look at a clear sky chart or more general weather conditions.
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Due to unfavorabe weather conditions the Paramount Park Star Party scheduled for Saturday, January 11th is canceled.
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I am super stoked for this talk! I am always amazed how much our understanding of the universe and what is possible, both with regards to physics and biology, has changed in the past 10-20 years since I was in high school. It is very humbling.
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I will have a few announcements before the videos, and plan to use our new web site as part of the process. This would be a good opportunity to show some new features of the site and answer questions.
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I have always enjoyed watching Alexei F. at home; it will be fun to see him on the "big screen" together with the rest of SAS.
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I am sorry I missed it. I hear you did a great job, Sorin.
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I am so excited to learn what I will not say!
Weather permitting the Paramount Park Star Party will be held Saturday, March 8th starting at dusk. Come out and see what's up or better yet bring a scope and join us. Either way you'll have a great time. See you there.