Announcements

Reminder for Public Star Party at Covington Community Park

This is just a friendly reminder that the Public Star Party at Covington Community Park (star party event) is scheduled for Oct 04, 2019, 07:00 PM. Tonight is an International Observe the Moon event.  Please come out and join us!

Reminder for Wells Fargo FREE Astronomy Day

This is just a friendly reminder that the Wells Fargo FREE Astronomy Day at the Museum of Flight is scheduled for Oct 03, 2019, 5:00 - 9:00 PM.  Please come outand join us!  Contact David Ingram if you would like to volunteer for either telescopes outside or table talks in the Great Gallery.

Cancellation for Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead Star Party

This Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Sep 28, 2019, 07:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Cancellation for Board Meeting

This Board Meeting (board meeting event) scheduled for Sep 15, 2019, 03:00 PM is cancelled. If you have any issues or questions for us, you can email us at Board@SeattleAstro.org or talk with us at Wednesday's membership meeting.

Reminder for Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting

This is just a friendly reminder that the Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting (astrophotography event) is scheduled for Sep 10, 2019, 07:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

LOCATION CHANGE: Tonight's meeting will be in the RED BARN DRAFTING ROOM, on the 2nd floor of the Red Barn, instead of the standard location due to an A/V issue.  Please ask Muesum security for directions if necessary (there should be signage at the Museum tonight indictating this change).

Apply to Become a Solar System Ambassador

SAS has a few Solar System Ambassadors, however our community could always use more. Solar System Ambassadors are volunteers found across the United States who communicate NASA's exciting discoveries and future space exploration plans to the general public. If you are a space science fan and love sharing the universe with your community, you can apply now to become a Solar System Ambassador! The application period is open now through September 30, 2019; find more information and apply at: https://solarsystem1.jpl.nasa.gov/ssa/aoapplication.cfm

Cancellation for Green River, Van Doren's Landing, Public Star Party

This Green River, Van Doren's Landing, Public Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Sep 07, 2019, 07:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Cancellation for Paramount School Park Public Star Party

This Paramount School Park Public Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Sep 07, 2019, 07:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Cancellation for Green Lake Public Star Party

This Green Lake Public Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Sep 07, 2019, 07:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather: cloud cover, 80 percent chance of rain, and possible thunder..

Reminder for Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting

This is just a friendly reminder that the Astrophotography Special Interest Group Meeting (astrophotography event) is scheduled for Sep 10, 2019, 07:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

Stephanie Anderson will be discussing using Software Bisque's TheSkyX and LTI software for both image capture and automation.  I hope to see you there!

Cancellation for Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Star Party

This Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Aug 31, 2019, 08:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Goldendale Star Party

Enjoy this dark sky star party by keeping it dark. Please arrive BEFORE dark! Entering the group campground after dark is hazardous to people and equipment set up throughout the group campground. Car lights after dark disrupt observers’ night vision and astrophotography. Check this DOT website for construction delays on I90 and I82 https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I90/whatshappening.htm Thanks!

Cancellation for Third Quarter Moon Members-Only Star Party

This Third Quarter Moon Members-Only Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Aug 24, 2019, 09:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Call for Astro Imagers for Sip & Stargaze at Oxbow Farm

The SAS is considering the Oxbow Farms location as a site for future public and nearby Astro-imaging activities. All SAS volunteers participating in this event are urged to take wife-field and deep-sky pictures. After the event please turn in comments, site evaluations and images to D. Ingram. Be advised that the site is near the Snoqualmie River and dew may be an issue.

Cancellation for Green Lake Public Star Party

This Green Lake Public Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Aug 10, 2019, 09:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.