Astro 101: Introduction to Astronomy – Details TBD

About this event

This event is one of several different introductions to astronomy offered by SJAA. The details of this particular talk are not yet set, but SJAA offers various introductions, approaching astronomy from different angles, including:

• Intro To Observing The Night Sky

• Know Your Cosmic Neighborhood

• So You Want To Be An Amateur Astronomer

• Sights Of The Cosmos

• Moons Of The Solar System

• Exploring Galaxies

• Gravity, Rockets, Rogues and Aliens

• Telescope Primer

• All About Binoculars

• Intro to Astrophotography

• and others...

Please check back for the exact talk that will be scheduled for this time slot.

This talk is free of charge . Just come and enjoy the show. After the talk, you can check out telescopes that will be set up as part of our In-Town Star Party. (See In Town Star Party event on Meetup: TBD)

Many of SJAA’s events, like this one, are public and free to attend, but if you’re enjoying what SJAA has to offer, consider becoming a paid member for only $20 per year: https://www.sjaa.net/membership/benefits-of-membership-2/

During this event, we will ask all visitors to sign in, so that we can report attendance numbers to the city of San Jose, as San Jose has made Houge Park facilities available to SJAA to serve the public. The sign-in process does not require any sensitive, personal information..

(Photo: Big Dipper, captured from Stellarium)

From SJ Astronomy