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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 Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead Star Party is reserved for SAS members-only and closed to the public. (A star party in nearby Snoqualmie Point Park is open on this same night to the public.) For SAS members, many of whom are very experienced observers, this members-only star party will offer an opportunity to interact and thereby enrich observing experience by learning from each other. That learning and interaction will ultimately benefit all future SAS members, new and experienced ... 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

Please RSVP at the bottom of the page "I plan to attend" Please join us for our last Summer Series out and about the greater Seattle area. For this last one, we will going back to one of our favorites, Bickersons Brewhouse in Ballard. (Zoom hybrid option available by logging in or emailing activities@seattleastro.org for link) We will start the evening with a ChatGPT generated trivia quiz. It's our chance to test our knowledge and see what ChatGPT just might generate.....including ... more

Come join us for a night of stargazing in our new darker location. 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". Ignore the parking lot lights in the photo, those get turned off.

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

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