Seattle Astronomical Society

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Join SAS today, and start exploring the universe.

Join us at October General Meeting to be held on Oct 18, 2023, 08:00 PM

Thanks for joining us at Space, Hope, and Charity - Movie Night - September General Meeting held on Sep 20, 2023, 07:00 PM

As a SAS member, borrow Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Mini Tracking Mount.

Join our public outreach in sharing our knowledge and passion for astronomy.

Share the excitement & reward of astronomical discovery at one of our monthly star parties (weather permitting).

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Current Sky Conditions

Clear skies are an essential ingredient for successful skywatching. Get a closer look at a clear sky chart or more general weather conditions.

Seattle Sunrise
Official at 06:55 AM
Civil at 06:25 AM
Nautical at 05:48 AM
Astronomical at 05:11 AM

Seattle Sunset
Official at 07:07 PM
Civil at 07:38 PM
Nautical at 08:14 PM
Astronomical at 08:51 PM

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Recent Observing Awards

Galileo Observing Program

Welcome to the Astronomical League’s Galileo Observing Program. The purpose of this Observing Program is to experience the thrill that Galileo had when he was the first person to ...

2 awarded

Jonathan

(81)

Awarded on Mar 02, 2023 — 7 months

Open Cluster Observing Program

Important Notice: The Open Cluster Observing Program now allows imaging as an option for completion for the award. Remote telescopes are permitted in this Observing Program. Open clusters are ...

2 awarded

Jonathan

advanced (117)

Awarded on Feb 24, 2023 — 7 months

Planetary Nebula Observing Program

Welcome to the Astronomical League's Planetary Nebula Observing Program! Planetary Nebulae are perhaps the most interesting and beautiful objects in the heavens. A genre full of wonderful ...

3 awarded

Jonathan

advanced (102-M)

Awarded on Dec 04, 2022 — 10 months

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