Special Event Events
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SEP02
World Premier Theater Night: Bethany Sees the Stars
Sat at 07:00 PMOpen to PublicWe 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
20 days ago
World Premier Theater Night: Bethany Sees the Stars starts soon! —
World Premier Theater Night: Bethany Sees the Stars starts shortly on Sep 02 (Sat) at 07:00 PM.
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JUN15
Goldendale Sky Village (GSV)
Thu at 02:00 PMSAS Members OnlyMembers of the SAS have been invited to a special event hosted by the Goldendale Sky Village community. The number is limited. Contact the event coordinator if you are interested in attending. Contact john.mclaren@seattleastro.org for more information about GSV. Attendance is limited to current SAS members and immediate family only. No pets allowed.
3 months ago
Goldendale Sky Village (GSV) starts soon! —
Goldendale Sky Village (GSV) starts shortly on Jun 15 (Thu) at 02:00 PM.
10 attending -
APR15
International Dark Sky Week
Sat at 12:00 AMOnline   Open to PublicDISCOVER THE NIGHT APRIL 15-22 It may seem harmless, but light pollution has far-reaching consequences that are harmful to all living things. Effectove outdoor lighting reduces light pollution, leading to a better quality of life for all. The dark sky movement is working to bring better lighting to communities around the world so that all life can thrive. Join us this International Dark Sky Week, April 15-22 to learn more about the movement, and discover the night where you ... more
5 months ago
International Dark Sky Week starts soon! —
International Dark Sky Week starts shortly on Apr 15 (Sat) at 12:00 AM.
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APR18
UW Astrobiology Colloquium
Tue at 03:00 PMOpen to PublicNatasha Batalha, PhD Penn State, Astrophysics & Astrobiology UW Physics & Astronomy Auditorium, Room PAA 118. Meet & Greet for refreshments in foyer at 2:30pm For Zoom instructions, call Lisa Young at 206-543-2604 The Open Access Era of Exoplanet Characterization at the Onset of Next-Generation Telescopes One of NASA's primary goals is to observationally characterize exoplanet atmospheres, understand the chemical and physical processes of exoplanets and improve ... more
5 months ago
UW Astrobiology Colloquium starts soon! —
UW Astrobiology Colloquium starts shortly on Apr 18 (Tue) at 03:00 PM.
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AUG05
Aurorasaurus with Dr. Liz MacDonald
Fri at 07:00 PMOnline   Open to PublicLearn more about the beautiful auroral night lights seen over the higher latitudes of our planet. Dr. Liz MacDonald is a NASA astrophysicist and WA native who studies the aurora. She also founded Aurorasaurus, a citizen science project that connects what amateur sky watchers capture in photos with the scientists who study aurora. Free in-person tickets (limited): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aurora-citizen-science-project-aurorasaurus-tickets-390827755337 Seattle Astronomical Society ... more
3 attending -
MAY26
Goldendale Sky Village
Thu at 12:30 PMSAS Members OnlyMembers of the SAS have been invited to a special event hosted by the Goldendale Sky Village community in May. The number is limited. Contact the event coordinator if you are interested in attending. Contact john.mclaren@seattleastro.org for more information about GSV. Attendance is limited to current SAS members and immediate family only. No pets allowed.
over 1 year ago
Members of the SAS have been invited to a special event hosted by the Goldendale Sky Village community in May.26-31st.
Goldendale Sky Village is located in very dark skies in eastern Washington near the town of Goldendale. It is a community dedicated to serious amateur astronomy. There are currently 52 members, each having purchased a lot that they use for observing.
The number allowed for this event is limited.
Contact john.mclaren@seattleastro.org for more information.
- Only SAS members and immediate family allowed
- No pets
0 attending -
JAN29
Family Astronomy Night
Sat at 01:00 PMOpen to PublicSOLD OUT! How do the sun, moon and stars move across the sky? Why does it get dark so early in the winter yet the sun is still up at bedtime in the summer? How have different cultures around the world used the stars to tell stories? In this live and interactive planetarium presentation you will discover motions and patterns in the sky, make and take your own constellation and travel around the world to see how others see the sky.
3 attending -
FEB18
Mars Perseverance Rover Landing
Thu at 11:15 AMOnline   Open to PublicWe are almost at the finish line! Join the SAS community as we have our fingers crossed for the successful landing of this monumental, once in a decade event. NASA's Perseverance rover is set to touch down on Mars Feb. 18, 2021 at approximately 12:55 PM PST. This robotic astrobiologist will search for signs of ancient life, pave the way for human exploration, and collect rock and soil samples for future return to Earth. Join the world in watching this monumental event. Coverage from ... more
0 attending -
NOV28
Virtual Telescope Viewing
Sat at 09:00 PMOnline   Open to PublicJoin Chabot's resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday evening live from Chabot’s Observation deck! Each week, our astronomers will guide us through spectacular night sky viewing through Nellie, Chabot‘s most powerful telescope.Weather permitting, we will be able to view objects live through the telescopes and our astronomers will be available for an open forum for all of your most pressing astronomy questions. About NellieNellie is a 36-inch reflector ... more
0 attending -
NOV26
Virtual Stroll Around the Galactic Neighborhood and Beyond
Thu at 05:00 PMOnline   Open to PublicJoin your Friendly Neighborhood Astronomer Irene Pease for a live, virtual stroll around the galactic neighborhood and beyond. Tune in on the FNA's Facebook
0 attending