City Star Party & Telescope Night | The Presidio

The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers invite you to their next City Star Party, where you can take a gander at our universe through telescopes, socialize with more experienced amateur astronomers, and get some tips about the night sky.

Take in the view from San Francisco’s picturesque Tunnel Tops in the Presidio.

San Francisco City Star Party
When: Generally monthly at sundown
Where: Typically at Presidio Tunnel Tops East Meadow at Picnic Place*
FREE – Read Star Party Etiquette Rules

Is it raining or cloudy? Bad weather or heavy fog likely cancels, but check the SF Amateur Astronomer’s website for or follow @sfamateurastronomers on Instagram updates.

*Is the SF Star Party always at Presidio Tunnel Tops? According to the SFAA website, City Star Parties – held in San Francisco at the Presidio Tunnel Tops, the USS San Francisco Memorial at Lands End, the Randall Museum, or other announced locations. So always check the website first

Come join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for free public stargazing of the Moon, planets, globular clusters and more!

The event will take place in Tunnel Tops National Park, parking is located adjacent to Picnic Place (210 Lincoln Blvd for GPS) with the telescopes setup in the East Meadow.

Dress warmly as conditions can be windy or cold in the Presidio. Rain, heavy fog or overcast skies cancel the event. Check the SFAA website for a cancellation notice before leaving for the star party.

SFAA members with telescopes are encouraged to attend and share their views of the stars with the general public.

Bring layers…it can get cold.  Please also remember your red lights and plan to dim your car lights if you arrive in the dark or leave early, and familiarize yourself with our Star Party Etiquette Guidelines.