Calendar

Astronomy Events in Northern California

AANC Calendar is now served by: AANC on Meetup and Night Sky Network (NSN) Calendar

Eastbay Astronomical Society Calendar (compiled by Kenneth Lum):

Monday, 02/17/25

04:00 PM - 04:50 PM

In-person

Sonoma State University - What Physicists Do

1801 E. Cotati Ave.

Darwin Hall, Room 103

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Website: https://phys-astro.sonoma.edu/lecture-series/analogies-higgs-field

Cost: Free

Analogies of the Higgs Field

Local artist Ned Kahn will show videos and discuss the analogies between

his kinetic sculptures and some of the insights of Quantum Field Theory.

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Tuesday, 02/18/25

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Attend in person or online (see weblink)

Braun (Geology) Corner (Bldg 320), Rm 220

450 Serra Mall

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305

* For the Zoom link please email Xueyao Cheng > xc272@stanford.edu or

Jseymens@stanford.edu

Website: https://events.stanford.edu/event/earth-planetary-science-

seminar-dr-rita-parai-insights-from-noble-gases-on-the-accretion-and-

transport-of-volatiles-on-planets

Cost: Free

Insights from noble gases on the accretion and transport of volatiles on

planets

Delivery and loss of volatile elements and compounds (such as water,

carbon, nitrogen and the noble gases) during Earth’s accretion set the

stage for the rest of our planet's history. Volatiles were gained through

delivery by accreting solids and magma ocean ingassing during the lifetime

of the solar nebula, and lost from the Earth system by impact-driven

magma ocean outgassing and loss to space. Delivery and loss were each

recorded by different noble gas isotope systems, making these sensitive

tracers of important early-Earth processes. Here I present new insights into

the mix of materials that delivered volatiles to the growing Earth, and how

volcanic outgassing and plate tectonics have affected the distribution of

terrestrial volatiles between Earth's surface and interior over time.

Speaker: Rita Parai, Washington University, St. Louis

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Wednesday, 02/19/25 4:30 PM

In-person

Munger Graduate Residence 4, Paul Brest Hall

Stanford University

555 Salvatierra Walk

Website: https://events.stanford.edu/event/the-john-a-blume-distinguished-

lecture-structural-dynamics-applications-and-research-at-los-alamos-

national-laboratory

Cost: Free

Structural Dynamics Applications and Research at Los Alamos National

Laboratory

Many peoples’ perception of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is tied

to activities associated with the Manhattan Project that occurred from 1943

to 1945. Those perceptions have been reinforced by the recent movie

Oppenheimer. Although led by scientists, that project was a large-scale,

multidisciplinary engineering effort. Today, approximately half of LANL’s

technical workforce are engineers. This talk will provide an overview of one

capability associated with that engineering enterprise ??" structural

dynamics. To begin, a brief introduction to LANL, its current mission and its

engineering enterprise will be provided. Then, to demonstrate ties to John

A. Blume’s legacy, various experimental and analytical earthquake

engineering studies will be presented including the margins -to-failure

assessments of nuclear power plant reinforced concrete structures, seismic

buckling studies of reactor containment structures, paleo-seismic hazard

studies of the Los Alamos site and probabilistic risk assessments of LANL’s

current nuclear facilities. Next, some of LANL’s unique structural dynamics

test facilities and instrumentation will be presented including a blast tube,

centrifuge, high-explosive radio-telemetry system and the dual-

axis radiographic hydrodynamic test facility. Current research efforts

related video-based structural dynamics measurements, structural health

monitoring applied to scientific infrastructure, muon tomography (imaging

the Fukushima reactor core) and planetary defense (deflecting or

fragmenting asteroids) will be summarized. This talk will conclude with a

summary of various education programs that LANL hosts including a

structural dynamics summer school. Each topic discussed will be presented

as an overview suitable for students and engineers at all levels including

those who do not work directly in structural dynamics.

Speaker: Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Wednesday, 02/19/25

05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Livestream

Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Registration closes February 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

Website: https://astrosociety.org/get-involved/events/event/2025/02/19/

learn-asp-online-workshop-in-the-footsteps-of-galileo-/509571

Cost: $75

In the Footsteps of Galileo - Livestream

In this 90-minute workshop classroom and informal educators will

experience activities recreating the observations Galileo used to promote

the heliocentric model of the solar system.

When Copernicus set out a heliocentric model for the solar system, there

was scant evidence in support of the idea. It took the observations of

Tycho, the calculations of Kepler, and the observations and promotions of

Galileo to solidify scientific support for the notion the Sun, not the Earth,

was the center of the solar system. In this workshop, educators from the

Astronomical Society of the Pacific will facilitate investigations to explore

and recreate two of the most important sets of observations in support

of heliocentrism. Participants will explore Galileo’s observations of the

moons of Jupiter, and the phases of Venus through modeling the motion of

both Jupiter’s moons and the planet Venus. Group discussions will include

looking at the historical context and legacy of Galileo’s observations as

keystone events in the history of science, and how they expanded

our perceptions of the universe. Other potential topics include how to use

Galileo’s observations as vehicles to teach fundamental concepts in

astronomy as well as basic scientific concepts and principles. The activities

presented have immediate use in the classroom where students will

engage in collaborative and inquiry-based activities as they learn the

process of science.

Registrants for the workshop will receive a toolkit with materials for use

during the live session.

Participants will gain the following through participation in the workshop:

An understanding of the historical context for Galileo’s observations.

An understanding of, and ability to model the key observations Galileo

made which were essential in promoting the eventual acceptance of the

heliocentric model of the solar system.

Strategies we have found to successful at engaging learners of all ages

Access to astronomy experts who will facilitate the workshop

A free 6 month subscription to Mercury magazine online

A certificate of completion for participating in two clock hours of

professional development.

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Wednesday, 02/19/25

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

In-person

San Francisco Amateur Astronomers

Randall Museum

199 Museum Way

San Francisco, CA 94114

Website: https://www.sfaa-astronomy.org/event-5971566

Cost: Free

Exploring Astronomy Through Touch Using 3D Printing

The possibility of a future in astronomy, or any STEM ?eld, seems daunting

for students with blindness/visual impairments (B/VI). Three-dimensional

(3-D) printing, however, holds promise for students with blindness/visual

impairments (B/VI) in addressing astronomy content, concept development,

and providing access to information normally displayed visually. To

help bolster astronomy and STEM opportunities for students with B/VI, we

developed the STEM Career Exploration Lab (CEL), which employs tactile

astronomy instruction via 3-D printing and specially designed 3-D-printed

astronomy models. To date we have held nearly 20 week-long STEM CEL

astronomy/3-D printing summer camps in twelve states, serving over 120

high school students with B/VI. We collaborated with Teachers of the

Visually Impaired and general education STEM teachers to develop our

astronomy lessons and 3-D models. We gathered pre- and post-

intervention data via surveys, astronomy assessments, and student

interviews, resulting in likely the largest research study on astronomy

instruction for students with B/VI. In this talk I will present our STEM CEL

approach, a brief description of our lessons, and initial project results.

Several 3-D printed astronomy models will also be available for the

audience to explore. We find that with appropriate context and guidance, 3-

D printing is effective in increasing scientific understanding and showcasing

scientific data (largely from the Hubble and James Webb

Space Telescopes) for appreciation of astronomy. This work is supported

by an Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers

(ITEST) grant from the National Science Foundation (Award 1949458).

Speaker: Thomas Madura

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Wednesday, 02/19/25

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Attend in person or online. See weblink to register

Hewlett Teaching Center

370 Jane Stanford Way, Room 200

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305

astronomical-research-registration-1226917275599

Website: https://kipac.stanford.edu/events/when-machines-meet-universe-

ai-and-future-astronomy

Cost: Free

When Machines Meet the Universe: AI and the Future of Astronomy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are not only

transforming industries such as autonomous vehicles

and healthcare??"they are also revolutionizing science. In astronomy, early

applications of ML focused on using algorithms to process datasets too

large to be inspected manually by scientists. These efforts were

significantly bolstered by the contributions of ‘citizen scientists’??"members

of the public who classified astronomical images and provided valuable

training data for the algorithms. In this talk, I will examine how AI is used

today to enhance the speed and accuracy of simulations of the

universe, uncover new physical phenomena in vast datasets, and aid in

designing advanced astronomical instruments. I will also present the new

Center for Decoding the Universe at Stanford, whose goal is to answer the

biggest questions about our Universe with AI and data science. Finally, we

will discuss the exciting potential of AI systems that can interpret human

language and analyze astronomical data, enabling them to act as

collaborative partners in scientific discovery.

Speaker: Dayla Baron, Stanford University

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Thursday, 02/20/25

04:00 PM - 04:50 PM

In-person

Sonoma State Dept. of Engineering Science

Salazar Hall 2009A

1801 East Cotati Ave

Cerent Engineering Science Complex, Salazar Hall Room #2009A

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Website: https://ee.sonoma.edu/lecture-series/performance-core-

geostationary-satellite-payloads

Cost: Free

Performance at The Core: Geostationary Satellite Payloads

What’s the secret sauce that makes geostationary satellites a critical

resource in commercial communications and defense applications? Let’s

explore the the critical role of satellites in geostationary orbit, with an

emphasis on the importance of the payload in mission success. Covering

foundational topics like systems engineering, satellite orbits, and the

various systems that make up a satellite - with a focus on the satellite

payload.

Speaker: Ian Furiss, Astranis Space Technologies

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Thursday, 02/20/25

05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Livestream

Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Registration closes February 19 at 11:59 pm

Website: https://astrosociety.org/get-involved/events/event/2025/02/20/

learn-asp-online-workshop-exploring-lunar-eclipses-prepare-for-the-lunar-

eclipse-on-mar-13-14/512976

Cost: Free

Exploring Lunar Eclipses' - Prepare for the Lunar Eclipse on Mar 13/14 -

Livestream

This 90-minute workshop will help prepare you to engage your audiences

and/or students in the wonder of the total lunar eclipse visible across North

America the night of March 13-14.

Unlike a total solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse is observable over an entire

hemisphere. As long as you can see the Moon, you can view a lunar

eclipse. On the night of March 13-14, 2025, people across North America

will have the chance to see a total lunar eclipse. This is a fantastic

opportunity to have learners of all ages experience an astronomical

phenomenon from the comfort of their own home. In this workshop,

discover why a lunar eclipse takes place, and how modeling one is similar

to doing so for a total solar eclipse. Learn about how to facilitate an

investigation of the cause and pattern of lunar eclipses, and discover ways

to involve your learners in experiencing and responding to this exquisite

natural phenomenon.

This workshop takes place in one 1.5 hour live session.

Participants will gain the following through participation in the workshop:

Strategies we have found successful at engaging learners of all ages

Access to astronomy experts who will facilitate the workshop

A certificate of completion for participating in 2 clock hours of professional

development.

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Friday, 02/21/24

07:15 PM - 09:15 PM

In-person

San Jose Astronomical Association

Houge Park

3972 Twilight Drive

San Jose, CA 95124

Website: https://www.sjaa.net

Cost: Free

In Town Star Party

Come join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of

stargazing.

• Events are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San

Jose. The event duration is 2 hours. SJAA volunteers will share night sky

views from their telescopes.

• Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are

welcome). If you like to be a volunteer with or without a telescope please

email at "itsp@...".

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Friday, 02/21/2025 7PM

In-person

Telescope Makers Workshop

Chabot Space and Science Center

10000 Skyline Boulevard

Oakland, CA 94619-245

For more information call or email Richard Ozer at richozer1@gmail.com

or phone (510) 406-1914.

The Chabot Telescope Maker's workshop reopens! Chabot's TMW is one

of only a handful of regularly scheduled telescope making workshops in the

U.S., and probably the world; it meets every Friday evening throughout the

year, except Memorial Day weekend. It has been in operation since

December of 1930, founded by Franklin B. Wright, and is currently run by

Eastbay Astronomical Society member Rich Ozer, with help from other

EAS members, Dave Barosso, Barry Leska, and others. The price of

admission is FREE. All you have to do is show up, buy a mirror blank and a

"tool" (typically around $100 - $200 depending on the size of the mirror)

and start "pushin' glass!" We supply you with instruction, the various grits

you'll need to first grind, and then polish and figure your mirror, and all the

testing equipment needed. With a small bit of luck, you could wind up with

a telescope that costs 1/3 or 1/4 the cost of a store-bought telescope, that

is yet optically superior! It does take time - depending on how much time

you put in on it, and other factors, it could take a few months.. But, it's a fun

project, great for kids, and at the end you get a great telescope!

Enter from the main loading dock behind the main building.

If you have a project, bring it with you so we can assess next steps.

You can also bring any other equipment or literature you may have

questions about.

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Friday, 02/21/25 9PM-11PM for night observing and Saturday 02/22/25

10AM-12 Noon for solar observing

In-person

Foothill Observatory

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Websites: https://foothill.edu/astronomy/observatory.html

and https://pastro.org

Foothill Observatory now Open EVERY clear Friday night and Saturday

morning

The Foothill College Astronomy Department and Peninsula Astronomical

Society (PAS) have reopened public viewing programs at Foothill College

Observatory on:

· Every clear Friday night from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. for star gazing

· Every clear Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon for solar viewing

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES

The COVID and masking policy for visiting Foothill Observatory is the same

as that of Foothill College per their Health & Safety information:

1) Vaccinations are required

2) masking is strongly encouraged.

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Friday, 02/21/25 and Saturday 02/22/25

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

In-person

Chabot Space and Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd

Oakland, CA 94619

Website: https://chabotspace.org/events/free-telescope-viewings/

Before your visit:

• Check humidity on our Weather Station: https://chabotspace.org/weather-

station/

• Check cloud cover using the live view webcam of the Center: https://

ops.alertcalifornia.org/cam-console/2578

Free Telescope Viewings

Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope

viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and

more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic

telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder of the

Universe. Our observatory deck offers breathtaking views 1,500 feet above

the Bay. Three observatory domes house the Center’s 8-inch (Leah, 1883)

and 20-inch (Rachel, 1916) refracting telescopes, along with a 36-inch

reflecting telescope (Nellie, 2003).

Are the skies clear for viewing tonight? Viewing can be impacted by rain,

clouds, humidity and other weather conditions. Conditions can be unique to

Chabot because of its unique location in Joaquin Miller Park. Before your

visit, check out the Weather Station to see the current conditions at Chabot.

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Saturday, 02/22/25

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In-person

Hiller Aviation Museum

601 Skyway Rd.

San Carlos, CA 94070

Website: https://www.hiller.org/event/giants-ruled-sky/

Cost: Free with admission, free for members

When Giants Ruled the Sky

The U.S. Navy’s Zeppelins were the largest, most expensive, most

technologically sophisticated aircraft of their day. Intended to patrol the

Pacific to prevent a surprise attack by Japan in the days before radar,

Zeppelins were also poised to become the dominant form of long distance

transportation. In fact, Moffett Field was built as the premier airship base on

the west coast to house the Navy’s state of the art Zeppelin, the USS

Macon (ZRS-5). This 60 minute talk is based on research for

Mr. Geoghegan’s book, WHEN GIANTS RULED THE SKY, and will be

lavishly illustrated with rare photographs and vintage film clips.

Speaker: John Geoghegan, author

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Saturday, 02/22/25

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

In-person

Rancho Canada Del Oro Open Space Preserve

4289 Casa Loma Rd

Morgan hill, CA 95037

Registration required (at weblink). See weblink for additional information.

Website: https://www.meetup.com/sj-astronomy/events/304990643/

Cost: Free

Starry Nights Star Party

Join the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) and Santa Clara

County Open Space Authority (OSA) for an unforgettable night of exploring

the night sky. Our knowledgeable docents, members of SJAA, will be your

guides to providing valuable insights into the wonders of our universe. The

viewing site, Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve, is just 30

minutes south of downtown San Jose, and features darker skies than

viewing from the city. It's dark enough to see the band of our Milky Way

galaxy during the Summer months.

Gather with fellow space fans for an evening under the stars as we set up

telescopes for an up-close experience viewing interesting objects in the

nighttime sky. Connect with amateur astronomers and space enthusiasts to

share in the excitement of observing the night sky in all its splendor. You

may even see a meteor or satellite passing overhead. Whether you're a

beginner looking to learn more about the heavens above or a seasoned

stargazer seeking to deepen your knowledge, this event promises to spark

curiosity and awe for the wonders of our cosmic backyard. Come join us for

a star party that will leave you inspired by the beauty and science of

astronomy.

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Saturday, 02/22/24

Sunset: 5:24 PM

In-person

San Mateo Co. Astronomical Society

Crestview Park

1000 Crestview Drive

San Carlos, CA

Website: https://smcas.net/events/star-parties/crestview-park/

Public Star Parties at Crestview Park in San Carlos

SMCAS and the City of San Carlos Parks Department host a public star

party at Crestview Park in San Carlos twice a month when there is a new

moon. Members set up telescopes and let the public view and share their

knowledge of the night sky all for Free. All ages are welcome. If you have

kids interested in space or science, bring them here for a real time view of

planets, nebula, star clusters, and galaxies.

If you are a Non-member and own a telescope, bring it to share! Experts

are available if you need assistance or have questions about buying a

telescope.

Telescope setup begins at sunset and observing starts one hour after

sunset. In the event of inclement weather (rain, clouds, fog, or high winds)

the star party will be cancelled. Because each astronomer makes his or

her own decision about bringing their telescope, there is no official

cancellation notice.

Crestview Park is located at 1000 Crestview Drive in San Carlos

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Saturday, 02/22/25

07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Attend in person or online (see weblink)

East Bay Astronomical Society

Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd

Classroom 4 formerly knows as Copernicus

Oakland, CA 94619

Website: https://eastbayastro.org/events/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastbayAstroSociety/videos/

EAS Members will get a private Zoom invitation by Email

Cost: Free

The Dragonfly mission to Titan, and the search for life in other liquids

The Dragonfly mission to Titan is under construction and scheduled to

launch in July 2028. Titan is the largest Moon of Saturn and has a rich

organic chemistry with lakes of liquid methane and ethane on its surface.

The goals of the Dragonfly include the search for signs of life including life

based on liquid methane and ethane.

Marsha Kirschbaum, an avid astro-landscape and deep-scape

photographer, will talk about some of the science of auroras and her

experiences photographing the Aurora in Alaska and California. She will

talk about the equipment she used; camera settings, and how to prepare

for and protect your camera and body in the cold should one head north for

an Aurora experience.

Speaker: Chris McKay, NASA Ames

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Monday, 02/24/25 4:00 PM

In-person

Sonoma State University - What Physicists Do

1801 E. Cotati Ave.

Darwin Hall, Room 103

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Website: https://phys-astro.sonoma.edu/lecture-series/fermi-gamma-ray-

space-telescope-quest-explore-restless-high-energy-universe

Cost: Free

Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope: A quest to explore the restless, high-

energy Universe

Prof. Peter Michelson from Stanford University, will discuss the

development of the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, an international

observatory led by NASA, and its many discoveries during the past 16

years of operation.

Speaker: Peter Michelshon, Stanford University

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Monday, 02/24/25 4:15 PM

In-person

Physics North

UC Berkeley

Room 1

Berkeley, CA 94720

Website: https://events.berkeley.edu/physics/event/286107-physics-

colloquia-bumps-wiggles-and-vibrations-hints-

Cost: Free

Bumps, wiggles, and vibrations: hints of dark matter in our Galaxy

The nature of dark matter remains one of the most pressing questions in

physics, driving searches across a vast range of scales??"from microscopic

interactions of individual particles to macroscopic gravitational effects on

the cosmos. In this talk, I will explore two exciting avenues for probing dark

matter: direct interactions with materials and its influence on stellar

streams. At sub-GeV masses, traditional direct detection methods become

ineffective, requiring new approaches that exploit the material properties of

detector crystals to observe nuclear recoils and phonon excitations.

Meanwhile, in the Milky Way, stellar streams serve as cosmic detectors,

offering a unique way to probe the presence of low-mass dark matter

subhalos through perturbations in their structure. I will discuss recent

developments in both of these frontiers, highlighting how they can

contribute to our ongoing search for the subtle signatures of dark matter.

Speaker: Tongyan Lin, UC San Diego

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Monday, 02/24/25

07:00 PM - 08:30 PM

In-person

Hopmonk Tavern

Session Room

224 Vintage Way

Novato, CA 94945

Editor's Note: This event was originally scheduled for February 25, 2025

Website: https://wonderfest.org/black-holes-kelp-forests-2/

Cost: Free

Wonderfest: Ask a Science Envoy: Black Holes & Kelp Forests

Black Holes: Discovering the Invisible

Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe. They

push the boundaries of our knowledge, holding many unsolved mysteries.

This talk will explore black holes from “small” to enormous, including how to

detect these invisible marvels. In the process, we will probe the very

frontiers of astrophysics.

Speaker: Natasha Abrams, UC Berkeley

The Structure of Kelp Forests

Kelp forests constitute one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and

they’re hidden right beneath the waves of our coastline. To research how

these ecosystems function, we need to study what lives there. Come learn

how scientific diving and modern genetics are helping us unravel the

complex structure of kelp forests.

Speaker: Will Johnson, Stanford University

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Tuesday, 02/25/25 3:30 PM

In-person

Hewlett Teaching Center

370 Jane Stanford Way, Room 201

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305

Website: https://physics.stanford.edu/events/applied-physicsphysics-

colloquium-tony-tyson-legacy-survey-space-and-time

Cost: Free

The Legacy Survey of Space and Time

Fueled by advances in microelectronics, software, and large optics

fabrication, a new type of sky survey will begin in 2025. With 1000 deep

images per night, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space

and Time (LSST) will cover the entire southern sky to 24th magnitude every

3 nights for ten years in 6 wavelength bands ??" creating a digital color

motion picture of our Universe. LSST opens a new discovery space: faint

transients. Alerts will be issued within 60 seconds of detection. The deep

images from LSST will chart billions of remote galaxies, providing multiple

interlocking probes of the mysterious Dark Matter and Dark Energy.

Scientists worldwide will access these data, leading to unexpected

discoveries. I will briefly review the project history, the 3200 megapixel

camera, and laboratory testing of the CCD detectors. I will then focus on

the interference to astronomy from low Earth orbiting communications

satellites.

Speaker: Tony Tyson, UC Davis

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Tuesday, 02/25/25

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

In-person

Hacker Dojo

855 Maude Avenue

Mountain View, CA 94043

Registeration required at weblink

Website: https://aiaa-sf.org/event/tech-talk-dragonfly/

Dragonfly

NASA’s 4th New Frontiers Mission is the Titan Dragonfly relocatable

lander. This coaxial quadrotor vehicle will be launched on a rocket to Titan

in 2028. Following a gravity assisted Earth flyby and an approximate 6-year

transit, Dragonfly will enter the Titan atmosphere around 2034 with the goal

of exploring Titan’s pre-biotic chemistry and habitability. The multirotor

design for this unique application has continually evolved since 2016 with

constraints such as Titan’s cryogenic atmosphere at 95 Kelvin (-288 F),

gravity 14% that of Earth’s, atmospheric density 440% of standard sea-

level air, and the inability to test the entire system together under all these

conditions until the first flight on Titan. This talk will discuss some of the

unique challenges for rotary wing operation on Titan and highlight some

contributions of the NASA Ames Aeromechanics Office to Dragonfly.

Speaker: Jason Cornelius, NASA Ames

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Tuesday, 02/25/25 6:00 PM

Livestream

Night Sky Network

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBDRyl0ALk8

YouTube Nightsky Network: https://www.youtube.com/

@NASANightSkyNetwork/streams

James Web Space Telescope: Revealing the Invisible Universe -

Livestream

The universe is filled with beauty beyond even our wildest imaginations.

Sophisticated observatories such as the James Webb Space Telescope

help us peer into that sublime reality, and it is to the great fortune of

humanity that these science instruments produce data that captures the

essence of the natural beauty of the cosmos.

However, without a careful eye toward revealing that beauty, the data

would remain black-and-white snapshots for scientific analysis rather than

admiration. Astronomical image processors blend the artistic visual

principles with the scientific knowledge of how these observatories operate

and the objects they study to compose images that capture the imagination

and inspire the viewer to learn more about our universe.

In this talk, Principal Science Visuals Developer Joseph DePasquale will

provide some background on the observatory and the art and science of

image processing that reveals the inherent beauty of the infrared universe.

Speaker: Joe DePasquale, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore

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Thursday, 02/27/25

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

In-person

ExplOratorium

Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green Street)

San Francisco, CA 94111

Website: https://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/after-dark-mars

Cost: $22.95

After Dark; Mars

Meet NASA's Mars rovers and orbiters, interact with the Mars Relay

Network, and play with 700+ interactive exhibits that will upend your

perception of the universe.

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Friday, 02/28/2025 7PM