Announcements

SAS Donates to Theodor Jacobsen Observatory Project

The SAS has donated $300 to support a project to create an historical exhibit in the old office of Theodor Jacobsen at the observatory.  

The SAS has long supported public outreach events at the observatory, and we encourage all astonomy enthusiasts, whether SAS member or not, to consider donating.

Please read more about the project here:  http://www.seattleastronomy.com/blog1/2013/10/preserving-history-at-uw-observatory/  

Call For Volunteers for Nathan Hale High School Star Party

This is an ORBIT event seeking the volunteer assistance of interested amatuer astronomers.  The below are the learning objectives.  Note, you will be working with the assistance of participating astronomers.

1. Students are to become familiar with the observing equipment provided, i.e. types of telescopes & binocular.
2. Students are to make observations of the Moon in order to compare current phase to phases observed on other nights and to detect a pattern.
3. Students are to become proficient in use of star charts including Skymaps (October).
4. Students are to attempt to locate asterisms & constellations including the Summer Triangle, the Big Dipper & the Little Dipper, Cassiopeia, Bootes, Hercules, Pegasus and Andromeda.
5. Students are to be able to find these 1st & 2nd magnitude stars in the sky: Polaris, Arcturus, Deneb, Vega and Altair.
6. If viewing condition and time of night permit, students will learn to "star hop" with binoculars and view the Andromeda Galaxy, M31, the Pleiades, M45 and the Coat Hanger and view them through a telescope.
7. Students will observe stars of different colors, star clusters, binary/double stars and nebulae. Participating amateur astronomers should be prepared to provide assistance for one or more of the learning objectives above.

Leave Us a Comment

Did you know you can comment any of our events or activities?  It is great way to share your ideas with other SAS members.  You can see all comments at https://secure.seattleastro.org/comments

Indicate Your Interest

Did you know you can indicate your interest to participate or volunteer for an event or activity?  You can!  If you are signed in you will see a link, I am interested!, at the bottom of the page for an event or activity, which you can click to then indicate how you are interested.

You can also see everything you have an interest in from your member's profile.  Click on the blue tab and then click on the left-hand navigation labeled Interests.

Come and Join us!

The SAS is hosting a members-only annual star party at Brooks Memorial State Park, 12 miles north of Goldendale, WA. this September 5, 6, and 7th.

Changes to SAS Board

The SAS Board welcomes Webmaster Ward Vuillemot, who has accepted a position on the SAS Board as a Trustee, effective immediately.  Sorin has resigned his position on the SAS Board because he is moving out of state.  We thank Sorin for his service and wish him well.

Start Time Correction for Astrophotography Meeting - AP Gear

The correct start time for the Astrophotography meeting is 7:30pm. It was erroneously listed as beginning an hour later.

Cancel Notice for Board Meeting

Please note that this month's June Board meeting has been canceled.

Meeting Reminder for Observing the Southern Sky from Chile

Don't miss Observing the Southern Skies, presented by Mike Dole on Wed, June 19th at 7:30. Open to everyone.

Welcome to the New SAS Web Site!

The new SAS Web site is live!  If you are an SAS member, please be on the lookout for a welcome e-mail with a link to create a new account password.

And please click on the Learn More tab above the slide show for an introduction to the site.  Enjoy!