The BayAstro group publishes announcements of interesting events related to astronomy and aerospace in the San Francisco Bay Area. This can include events such as astronomy and interesting physical science lectures, club meetings, star parties, air shows and other events of interest mostly to amateur astronomers and science enthusiasts. Many thanks to Ken Lum, who created this event listing.
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Due to concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 virus, some events have been or may be cancelled. Many venues will be closed perhaps, into September. Other events may offer online links and connections. To check on the status of a given event, check their website for updates.
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Monday, 08/31/20 4:00 PM
Lick Observatory
Zoom link: https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/98932317498#success
Also on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/ucobservatories/
Living Room Lecture: Dr. Emily Martin – Livestream
Speaker: Emily Martin, NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Santa Cruz and UC Chancellors Fellow. Working on several instrument projects, including PEAS, a new instrument and telescope for Lick Observatory, and IGNIS, a new instrument concept for Keck
Cost: Free
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Tuesday, 09/01/20 1:10 PM
UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley Cosmology Talk – ONLINE
Speaker: Elisa Chisari, Leiden
Website: https://cosmology.lbl.gov/sem_bcg_future.html
Cost: Free
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Friday, 09/04/20
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Chabot Space and Science Center
RSVP at weblink
The Ultimate Lunar Camping Trip – Livestream
We are taking a special camping trip to Earth’s moon!
Join us on Facebook Live as we imagine extreme camping excursions at Camp Luna. What goes through the mind when leaving the comforts of home and dramatically changing our environment, traveling a great distance? Together, we can examine how to plan and accomplish the perfect out-of-doors journey, and we can ponder the personal solitude and experience we’re in for, on The Ultimate Lunar Camping Trip.
Speaker: Faride Khalaf
Website: https://chabotspace.org/calendar/the-ultimate-lunar-camping-trip
Cost: Free
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Saturday, 09/05/20
09:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Chabot Space and Science Center
Virtual Telescope Viewing – Livestream
Join our resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday evening live from Chabot’s Observation deck!
Each week, our astronomers will guide us through spectacular night sky viewing through Nellie, Chabot‘s most powerful telescope. Weather permitting we will be able to view objects live through the telescopes and our astronomers will be available for an open forum for all of your most pressing astronomy questions.
See weblink for connection information.
Other Dates For This Event:
• Saturday, 09/12/20
• Saturday, 09/19/20
• Saturday, 09/26/20
Website: https://chabotspace.org/calendar/free-telescope-viewings/all/
Cost: Free
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Tuesday, 09/08/20
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
KIPAC Public Lectures
Exploring the Universe with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory – Livestream
Speaker: Phil Marshall, SLAC
See weblink for Zoom and YouTube links
Website: https://www.youtube.com/kipac
Cost: Free
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Saturday, 09/12/20
09:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Chabot Space and Science Center
Virtual Telescope Viewing – Livestream
Join our resident astronomers on Facebook Live every Saturday evening live from Chabot’s Observation deck!
Each week, our astronomers will guide us through spectacular night sky viewing through Nellie, Chabot‘s most powerful telescope. Weather permitting we will be able to view objects live through the telescopes and our astronomers will be available for an open forum for all of your most pressing astronomy questions.
See weblink for connection information.
Other Dates For This Event:
• Saturday, 09/19/20
• Saturday, 09/26/20
Website: https://chabotspace.org/calendar/free-telescope-viewings/all/
Cost: Free