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We have been invited to the world premier of a new play at a discount price for SAS members: Bethany Sees the Stars, by Emily Gordon and produced by Copious Love Productions in Seattle, SAS members receive a 25% discount using the code SAS25. Location is "West of Lenin" theater, Fremont. More info link: https://copiouslove.org/upcoming-productions/bethany-sees-the-stars About the play: 15-year-old Bethany spends her days in an eternal funk. But when a letter arrives inviting her ... more

We have 2 back to back Paramount Park star parties this month! One on Friday and one on Saturday night. This public "Star Gaze" event is authorized by the city of Shoreline, Parks & Recreation Department and is free of charge. Experienced astronomers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) volunteer their time and telescopes and binoculars to share with the public. Everyone is welcome including families with children.The Moon is near its "third quarter" phase and as such the Moon ... more

Come join us for a night of stargazing. We will have telescopes for people to look through or feel free to bring your own. The fun starts just after sunset. For new astronomers we are starting off the night with a program we are calling "Introduction to Stargazing". The Moon is near its "third quarter" phase and as such the Moon does not rise until near or after midnight making skies particularly dark and favorable for stargazing. If weather conditions force cancellation of an event, ... more

We have 2 back to back Paramount Park star parties this month! One on Friday and one on Saturday night. This public "Star Gaze" event is authorized by the city of Shoreline, Parks & Recreation Department and is free of charge. Experienced astronomers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) volunteer their time and telescopes and binoculars to share with the public. Everyone is welcome including families with children.The Moon is near its "third quarter" phase and as such the Moon ... more

This group meets to discuss imaging and processing techniques. No experience or special equipment required! Open to the general public. Please email event coordinator Matt at m_dahl@mac.com for the link to this meeting. Meets second Tuesday of the month online via Zoom.

Board meetings are open to the public. They are typically now over Zoom. The entry URL is available from the SAS president or secretary, please email them before hand to get the link. president@seattleastro.org or secretary@seattleastro.org

Join us for an annual tradition of stargazing from one of the darkest spots in Washington state. This year we are hosting 3 star parties (July, August, and September) at Brooks Memorial State Park near Goldendale, WA. One note to clarify, although there is camping, this event is first and foremost a Star Party for SAS Members and guests to enjoy. This is an event for new astronomers and veterans to get together to share a love of the night sky and all that it contains. Please see ... more

This public "Star Gaze" event is authorized by the city of Snoqualmie, Parks & Recreation Department and is free of charge. Experienced astronomer volunteers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) bring their telescopes and binoculars to share with the public. Everyone is welcome including families with children.The Moon is near its "new Moon" phase and as such the Moon does not appear in the skies over Snoqualmie making it very dark and favorable for stargazing. Check the SAS ... more

Title: Space, Hope, and Charity - Movie Night! In person and on Zoom. Please RSVP using the "I will be attendiing" tab below near the bottom of this page. We have been offered a great opportunity for a special preview screening of an exciting new movie before it hits the theaters. Please join us for this special event hosted by the producers. This film is an independent documentary about Charity Woodrum, a young woman from rural Oregon whose dream of becoming an astrophysicist is ... more

This public "Star Gaze" event is authorized by the city of Covington, Parks & Recreation Department and is free of charge. Experienced astronomer volunteers from the Seattle Astronomical Society (SAS) bring their telescopes and binoculars to share with the public. Everyone is welcome including families with children.The Moon is near its "first quarter" phase and as such the Cresent Moon follows the setting Sun by less than ninety degrees and pleasantly preceeds fairly dark skies, ... more