Posted by Jeff Berkwits in Events, News on October 21, 2009
Cover of Bradbury's new book "We'll Always Have Paris"
Stories like The Martian Chronicles have inspired countless science-fiction fans and real-life scientists, and Ray Bradbury, the author of that fabled tale and many other renowned stories (The Illustrated Man, Fahrenheit 451, Something Wicked This Way Comes, etc.) will make a rare local appearance at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St. on Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m.
The celebrated writer will be signing his never-before-published book of 22 short stories, We’ll Always Have Paris, which will be available for purchase at the event.
While the program is free, and reservations are not required, early arrival is recommended to ensure parking and seating. For further information, contact the Escondido Public Library at 760.839.4601 or visit their website.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Calendar on October 21, 2009
Sun, Oct 25, 2009
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location:
Gerry Williams’ Studio 106 (map)
2323 Broadway, San Diego, CA
The board of directors of the San Diego Space Society meets monthly to discuss chapter business and plan future activities.
SD Space members and the public are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to events@sdspace.org if you’d like to participate.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Calendar, Projects on October 21, 2009
Sun, Oct 25, 2009
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location:
Gerry Williams’ Studio 106 (map)
2323 Broadway, San Diego, CA
Get together with other SD Space members to work on space-related projects.
Please RSVP to events@sdspace.org if you’d like to participate.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Astronomy, Calendar, Mars Society on October 1, 2009
Wed, Oct 7, 2009
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location:
Balboa Park (map)
El Prado & Village Pl, San Diego, CA
At dusk on the first Wednesday of each month, following the monthly “Sky Tonight” planetarium show in the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater, members of the SDAA set up telescopes west of the Fleet on The Prado, for free public sky viewing.
The Mars Society San Diego and the San Diego Space Society set up displays near the telescopes. Stop by and say hello, or contact events@sdspace.org if you’re interested in volunteering.
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Astronomy, Calendar on October 1, 2009
Sat, Oct 10, 2009
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location:
Serra Mesa Branch Library (map)
9005 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA
Join Rica Sirbaugh French, Professor of Astronomy at MiraCosta College, for a presentation on space telescopes. This lecture is presented by the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library as part of World Space Week 2009.
Originally from Nashville, Rica earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Middle Tennessee State University and a graduate degree in astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin. She has worked for the Maria Mitchell Observatory, the Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy, and the National Optical Astronomy Observatories. Her astrophysical research is mainly on open star clusters, utilizing data from observatories such as McDonald, Kitt Peak, Mauna Kea, and the Hubble Space Telescope. She divides her time now between building MiraCosta’s Astronomy Program and working with NASA’s Center for Astronomy Education as a member of the Collaboration of Astronomy Teaching Scholars, doing research on, and educating instructors about, the teaching and learning of astronomy for nonscientists.
