Posted by Jesse Clark in Astronomy, Education, Events, Science on May 18, 2012
As an astronomy event that everyone can take part in, we encourage all to view the partial solar eclipse which takes place on Sunday, May 20. Here’s the info specifically for San Diego:
Start of partial eclipse at 5:27:46 pm
Maximum partial eclipse (about 75%) at 6:39:57 pm
End of eclipse at sunset at 7:43:29 pm
The map below shows the path of totality and participial eclipse.
Warning! REMEMBER, DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN during the eclipse. Use ONLY approved solar eclipse filters or create a pinhole projection with a piece of cardboard with a tiny hole punched in. This works great for a lot of people to see it all at once.
Kyle Stock, Newsletter Editor and astronomy buff, is going hike to the summit of Black Mountain in Rancho Penasquitos. Anyone is welcome to join him. He’ll have different equipment for safe viewing. Contact Kyle for more information.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Astronomy, Calendar, Education, Events, Science on May 7, 2012
Sat, May 12, 2012
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location:
San Diego Air & Space Museum (map)
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
The San Diego Air & Space Museum will host its 9th Annual Space Day celebration. Space Day will feature demonstrations, giveaways, and hands-on activities with local and national space experts. Astronaut Woody Spring will be presenting and do a photo signing.
SD Space, along with the Mars Society – San Diego, will be there with displays, the Mars Astronaut Marsha White and the Mars Rover yard for all to enjoy.
Other invited presenters include NASA, Virgin Galactic, SDAA (San Diego Astronomy Association), DSN (Deep Space Network), JPL, SETI, UCSD EarthKAM, Sally Ride Science, The Planetary Society, and many others.
The Museum’s Space Galleries are open for viewing throughout the event.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Astronomy, Space News on March 20, 2012
We had to share this awesome photo of San Diego taken from the ISS. Posted by UT San Diego.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Astronomy, Calendar, Education, Events on March 19, 2012
Fri, May 4, 2012
4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Location:
Auditorium, Natural Sciences Building,
Revelle College, UCSD
SPEAKER: Planetary Scientist Ralph Harvey, Ph.D. of the Department of Geological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University.
BIO: Ralph P. Harvey is an Associate Professor of Geological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. A graduate of Beloit College with a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, he has been the Principal Investigator and field team leader for the US Antarctic Search for Meteorites program since 1991. He is an author or co-author on more than 100 publications on diverse topics in the planetary sciences, ranging from micrometeorites to icesheet dynamics to the history of Mars.
Dr. Harvey is a principal investigator in NSF’s Office of Polar Programs as well as NASA’s Cosmochemistry and Mars Fundamental Research programs. He is a frequent contributor to science instrument and landing site definition panels for NASA’s Mars Exploration Program and was recently a member of the preliminary examination team for the STARDUST sample return mission. Both an asteroid and an Antarctic mountain now bear his name.
FOR UPDATES PLEASE VISIT: casgc.ucsd.edu
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LECTURE: Please contact Tehseen Lazzouni
Posted by Jesse Clark in Astronomy, Calendar, Education, Events, Science on March 19, 2012
Tue, Mar 20, 2012
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location:
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (map)
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA
San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering 2012
Drifting on Alien Winds — Special Event
Mike Carroll author of “Drifting on Alien Winds: Exploring the Skies and Weather of Other Worlds” presents in the Heikoff Dome Theater followed by a screening of BLACK HOLES: The Other Side of Infinity. Books available for purchase and signing after the presentation. Free telescope star gazing sponsored by Oceanside Photo and Telescope outside after the show, weather permitting.
Adults $12, Junior/Seniors $10. No discounts, reservations or vouchers allowed.
Purchase online in advance. Seating is limited.
As an astronomy event that everyone can take part in, we encourage all to view the partial solar eclipse which takes place on Sunday, May 20. Here’s the info specifically for San Diego:
