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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 does not rise until near or after midnight making Shoreline skies particularly dark and favorable for ... more

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

Topic: Solar Eclipse experiences and Dark Dragons Observatories 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.

Title: Vera C Rubin Telescope and DiRAC Presenting Prof Sarah Greenstreet - Affiliate Assistant Professor, UW. After “first light” - when the Vera C Rubin Telescope becomes operational in early 2025 - DiRAC scientists will use the data to understand our astronomical history, observe the present and predict the future, tracking and studying everything from protecting ourselves from near-Earth asteroids to the possibility of finding a Planet Nine lurking in the frozen ... more