Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SFAA monthly lectures will be held online. Click here for more information.
The SFAA hosts and supports lectures at two venues:
The Randall Museum
The SFAA hosts an unparalleled list of guest speakers throughout the year. Our Speaker Series attracts leaders from all astronomy and physics fields who share with SFAA members and the general public the latest developments from cutting-edge projects each month. Usually scheduled for the third Wednesday of every month, join us for coffee and light snacks beginning at 7:00 PM followed by the General Meeting at 7:45 PM and lecture kick off at 8:00 PM.
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Mount Tamalpais
This is an educational program designed to give the general public and students of all ages and background a better understanding of our universe by hearing about current theories and discoveries followed by an opportunity to observe through telescopes.
Evening programs are held each Saturday between the new and first quarter moon from April through October. A talk by a professional astronomer, physicist, or space scientist begins in the Mountain Theater near the end of twilight and lasts about 45 minutes. These presentations are typically enhanced by beautiful images projected on a large screen. The audience is invited to ask questions at the end.
Immediately following each month’s lecture, the audience is invited to remain in the Mountain Theater for a brief Night Sky Tour highlighting the prominent constellations, stars and planets visible in the night time sky, before enjoying the observing session (star party) conducted by the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers in the Rock Springs parking lot.
Following the lecture, audience members are invited to the Rock Spring parking area to view through telescopes provided by members of the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. The observing session (or “star party”) lasts from 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the seeing conditions and the size of the crowd.
