Announcements

Reminder for Lunar Eclipse Viewing

This is just a friendly reminder that the Lunar Eclipse Viewing (special event) is scheduled for Sep 27, 2015, 06:00 PM at Snoqualmie Point Park. Please come out and join us!

Dylan Ma Wins Our Astrophotography Contest, Again!

Dylan Ma's winning entry: Sagittarius, "Core of the Milky Way"

Congratulations to Dylan Ma for his second winning entry in a row! His spectacular image of Sagittarius, "Core of the Milky Way" will be our Facebook and Twitter cover photos for Fall. As usual, we had some wonderful entries. Thank you, contestants and voters, for your participation! Have an Astronomically Astounding Autumn!

Last Day to Vote for Our Fall Astrophotography Contest Winner

Today is the last day to vote on Facebook for our Fall Astrophotography Contest. We currently have a tie between entry number 3 and 6. Please go to our Facebook page and vote for your favorite. The winner will be announced, tomorrow. (If there is a tie, we will have a tiebreaker vote.)

Cancellation for Paramount Park Star Party

This Paramount Park Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Sep 19, 2015, 07:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Cancellation for Green Lake Star Party

This Green Lake Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Sep 19, 2015, 07:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Voting Time for the Fall Astrophotography Contest Entries

The six entries we have for the Fall Astrophotography Contest are in and posted on our Facebook page. Click on the Facebook link on the top right of our website pages and vote for your favorite(s) by liking them. You may vote for more than one. The entry with the most votes/likes will be our Facebook and Twitter cover photos for the Fall season. Thank you, contestants and voters, for your participation. Good luck!

Reminder for Green Lake Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Green Lake Star Party (star party event) is scheduled for Sep 19, 2015, 07:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

Fall Astrophotography Contest entry deadline approaching!

The deadline for submitting your entry for our Fall Astrophotography Contest is this Friday, September 18. We only have two entries, so far; so, your odds of winning are astronomically in your favor. After Friday's deadline, check out our Facebook page (through the link at the top-right) and vote for your favorite. If you're not receiving our contest invite (or our Bright Sky Digest), add no-reply@seattleastro.org to your Safe Senders list. Our winning entry will be announced September 23. Good luck, contestants, and thank you all, contestants and voters, for participating!

Reminder for Alternative Rock(s): Plans for Finding Earth-like Exoplanets

This is just a friendly reminder that the Alternative Rock(s): Plans for Finding Earth-like Exoplanets (general meetings event) is scheduled for Sep 16, 2015, 07:30 PM. We're having a meet-n-greet, starting at 7PM. Please come out and join us!

Reminder for Green Lake Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Green Lake Star Party (star party event) is scheduled for Aug 22, 2015, 08:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

Cancellation for Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Star Party

This Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Aug 15, 2015, 09:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Reminder for Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Star Party

This is just a friendly reminder that the Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead Star Party (star party event) is scheduled for Aug 15, 2015, 09:00 PM. Please come out and join us!

Cancellation for Paramount Park Star Party

This Paramount Park Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Jul 25, 2015, 09:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather: cloudy skies and a forecast for continued cloudy skies.

Cancellation for Green Lake Star Party

This Green Lake Star Party (star party event) scheduled for Jul 25, 2015, 09:00 PM is cancelled due to inclement weather: unrelenting cloudy skies and a forecast for continued cloudy skies as well as rain Saturday evening.

Congratulations to the Ma family!

Dylan Ma's winning entry of our astrophotography contest

Congratulations are in order for the Ma family: Dylan, for winning our Summer edition of our astrophotography contest; and Shing, for assuming the role of our equipment manager. Thank you, both, for your contributions and efforts. Also, thank you, voters and contestants, for your participation!