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An Evening with the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers | SF

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Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Observation Post at the Presidio | 211 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA

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Bay Area Science Events

This event is curated by the Bay Area Science Festival as part of their year-round calendar of science events.

The festival takes place each fall with 10 days of science and technology lectures, games, exhibits, workshops and hands-on activities all over the Bay Area. 

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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Bay Area Science Events

Join them in their 66th year for a special evening with SFAA. Enjoy extra time for snacks and meet & greet, as they share their experiences with you in a more informal setting.

Hear short talks on what is in the future for amateur astronomy, discover how to share your dark sky experiences, get tips on how to plan observing sessions, and much more. Meet the people who help make SFAA such a great organization, and plan to join them for the exciting activities planned in 2018.

The speakers are SFAA members Tom Kellogg, Scott Miller, and Michael Portuesi. Tom Kellogg who will speak on Sidewalk Astronomy. Scott Miller is speaking on the exciting future of amateur astronomy with his 3-D printed telescope and also the new Unistellar Telescope. Past SFAA president, Mike Portuesi will speak about planning a night of observing and if there is time, he may also talk a bit about sketching at the eyepiece.


Cost: FREE
Categories: Geek Event, Lectures & Workshops
Address: 211 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA