SDAA Events
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The SDAA hosts many events throughout the year. Below is a description of the events that the SDAA will be participating in or sponsoring for 2008. Please note that inclement weather may postpone or cancel any outdoor events. Before traveling to any event, always check with the SDAA or the event coordinator directly to be certain that the event is still scheduled and going forward.
**For a complete schedule of these events, please go to the SDAA Calendar.
| Stars In The Park (TM) |
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Event Coordinator: Mike Deitz
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.
For a complete schedule of upcoming Stars In The Park (TM) events, go to the SDAA Calendar.
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| Stars at Mission Trails (TM) |
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Event Coordinator: Mike Deitz
The SDAA holds a monthly Star Party at Mission Trails Regional Park (MTRP) on the second Friday of every month at the Kumeyaay Lake Campground on the Santee side of MTRP. We set up at the day-use parking lot, which is just to the right after you enter the campground. Directions to MTRP may be found on the MTRP website.
For a complete schedule of upcoming Stars at Mission Trails (TM) events, go to the SDAA Calendar
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| Camp with the Stars |
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Event Coordinator: Mike Deitz
One weekend every month, except December, the San Diego Astronomy Association sets up telescopes at campgrounds in San Diego County for the public. There is usually a slide show presentation on astronomy preceding the public viewing. During the summer months we are in the mountains and during late Fall through early Spring we are in the desert. Everyone that brings a telescope to share with the public can camp for free. The general public is welcome, but there is a fee to get into the campgrounds, and please contact them for that information. Contact Mike at (619)440-1274 if you will be attending and bringing a telescope so he can let you know of any last minute changes or give you any additional details.
For a complete schedule of upcoming Camp with the Stars events, go to the SDAA Calendar
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| Program Meetings |
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Event Coordinator: Michael Vander Vorst
The SDAA Program Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretative Center, beginning at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. After making announcements and conducting a small amount of business, the audience is treated to a talk or presentation by a featured speaker. The event is open to the public. Directions to MTRP may be found on their website.
For a complete Program Meeting schedule, go to the SDAA Calendar |
| Tierra del Sol Public Star Parties |
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Event Coordinator: Jim Traweek
Once a month, the SDAA Tierra del Sol observing site and the 22-inch Lipp Telescope are open to the public. Star Parties at the site start at sunset. The public is invited to come view through the Club telescopes and request views of their favorite objects. Check out the Tierra del Sol page of the Resources section of this website for directions to the site and other important information.
Go to the SDAA Calendar for the latest schedule of upcoming Public Star Parties at Tierra del Sol. Moon rise (R) and set (S) times are also given for the dates. |
| Amateur Telescope Making |
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Event Coordinator: Peter DeBaan
From 9am – noon nearly every Saturday, members of the SDAA grind and test optics, and build telescopes in Peter’s four car garage turned optical shop. A nominal $2 fee is charged to attend and all other supplies are provided at or below cost. To get started on your first telescope or to refigure or improve an existing one, contact Peter at ATM@sdaa.org or Phone: 760-745-0925.
RSVP Required
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| Public and School Star Parties |
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Event Coordinator: See Event Listing
The Club's Star Party Coordinators arrange for SDAA members to attend special events at many other public places and schools within the county. A schedule of upcoming Public and School Star Parties currently scheduled for the remainder of this year, and for the next year on the SDAA Calendar.
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| Astronomy Day 2009 |
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Event Coordinator: Rich Strobel
Astronomy Day 2008 is on May 2nd from 10am to 9pm in Balboa Park just west of fountain that is in front of the Reuben H Fleet Science Center.
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| San Diego Science Festival 2010 |
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Event Coordinator: Bob Austin
Information for the 2nd annual San Diego Science Festival, 2010 will be posted here shortly.
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