Tuesday, 11/29/22
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Livestream
Zoom: https://stanford.zoom.us/j/99173215155?pwd=RDlVemRocWNTOHpNVXhud3dkUG9IQT09
Stanford University
Sleep and circadian misalignment during spaceflight - Livestream
Speaker: Erid Flynn-Evans, NASA Ames Research Center Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory
Attend the lecture here.
Website: https://events.stanford.edu/event/william_c_dement_seminar_series_sleep_and_synaptic_homeostasis_with_dr_chiara_cirelli_9165
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Tuesday, 11/29/22 3:30 PM
In-person
Hewlett Teaching Center
370 Serra Mall, Room 200
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
Cosmic Explorer - a next-gen gravitational-wave observatory
With almost 100 gravitational-wave sources detected to-date, and the first-generation facilities now over 20-years old, there is growing momentum towards the next-generation of gravitational-wave observatories. Projects are underway in Europe, Australia, Japan, India and the US to bring new ground-based observatories online. These audio-band observatories will be complemented by a wide range of efforts targeting other gravitational-wave frequency-bands. In this talk, I will focus on the US effort to build a next-generation observatory, known as Cosmic Explorer.
Speakers: Matthew Evans, Massachusets Institute of Technology
Website: https://events.stanford.edu/event/applied_physicsphysics_colloquium_matthew_evans_-_cosmic_explorer_-_a_next-gen_gravitational-wave_observatory
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, 11/30/22
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
In-person and Livestream
Commonwealth Club
110 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
The James Webb Space Telescope: Our Giant Eye on the Invisible Sky
The early images from the James Webb Space Telescope have been applauded by scientists, the media, and the public. But there is far more to our expectations from this remarkable space instrument than just pretty pictures. In this introductory talk, astronomer and educator Andrew Fraknoi explains what makes the Webb a truly pioneering instrument, what the early images actually show, and what scientists expect the telescope to accomplish in years to come. In the process, he discusses how the Webb observes an “invisible universe” of infrared rays, and what astronomers are hoping to learn from it about “cosmic evolution” -- the birth and death of stars, planets, and galaxies. No background in science is required to understand this program.
Speaker: Andrew Fraknoi teaches astronomy and physics at the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SF State University. He is the lead author of the most frequently used introductory astronomy textbook in the country, Astronomy, published online by the nonprofit OpenStax project; Gerald Harris, Commonwealth Club, Moderator
Attend in person or online.
Use discount code Wonderfest2022 for a $10 discount
Website: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2022-11-30/james-webb-space-telescope-andrew-fraknoi-explores-our-giant-eye-invisible-sky
In-person tickets: https://commonwealthclub.secure.force.com/ticket/?_ga=2.254495947.2109037287.1668984783-1048857874.1668651472#/instances/a0F3j00001ZFcwTEAT
Online tickets: https://commonwealthclub.secure.force.com/ticket/?_ga=2.57222505.2109037287.1668984783-1048857874.1668651472#/instances/a0F3j00001ZFchREAT
Cost: $20 live/$10 online General
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Thursday, 12/01/22
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In Person and zoom
Zoom: ttps://stanford.zoom.us/j/423773826
Kavli Institute Astrophysics Colloquium
Physics and Astrophysics Building Room 102/103
452 Lomita Mall
Stanford, CA 94305
Our Lonely Sun: How Multiple Star Systems Form (or don’t)
Most stars are born with one or more stellar companions. Observational advances over the last decade have enabled high-resolution, interferometric studies of forming multiple systems and statistical surveys of multiplicity in star-forming regions. These have yielded new insights into how such systems form and how multiplicity affects disk evolution and planetary architectures. In this talk, I will review recent observational discoveries of the youngest multiple systems. I will present the results of star cluster simulations modeling the formation and evolution of multiple systems, and I will discuss the role of dynamics and environment in setting stellar multiplicity. Finally, I will highlight remaining numerical and observational challenges.
Speaker: Stella Offner, University of Texas, Austin
Website: https://kipac.stanford.edu/events/our-lonely-sun-how-multiple-star-systems-form-or-dont
Cost: Free
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Friday, 12/02/22 12:00 PM
In-person
Earth and Marine Sciences Building
UC Santa Cruz
Room A340
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Ganymede’s internal structure with Bayesian inference using Juno and Galileo data
Speaker: Anton Ermakov, UC Berkeley
Website: https://eps.ucsc.edu/news-events/igpp-seminar/fall-2022.html
Cost: Free
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Friday, 12/02/22
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
In-person
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
First Friday - Moving to Mars
This year, in early December, it will be the best time to view Mars and it is a great time to look forward to NASA’s Mission to Mars. Join NASA and SETI scientist Pascal Lee as they explore the beauty of the Martian landscape and discuss how art has influenced modern spacecraft and rocketry. The event will showcase a 1/4 functional scale model of the Curiosity Mars rover along with fun hands-on activities that will spark your imagination. Delve into some space art making for the whole family and learn things behave differently in the vacuum of space than they do under the influence of a Martian atmosphere. Come experiment with how different materials behave in a real vacuum chamber to understand why atmospheric pressure is so important! Music, beer, wine and food available
Forget the holiday gingerbread house this season. Stop by our Studio 1 to make an edible Mars rover.
Planetarium Shows
MAGICAL, MYTHICAL, MUDDY, MARS!
(35 min) We’re going to Mars, and you can come with us! Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Mars has sparked the human imagination for millennia, conjuring visions of supernatural deities, extraterrestrial civilizations, and otherworldly landscapes. And now, the detection of water has reenergized our imagination, focusing our attention on the planet next door to Earth in hope of finding unearthly life on the Red Planet. Come and join the greatest exploration in history, to Mars!
Website: https://chabotspace.org/calendar/first-friday-2-2-2/
Cost: $15 General, $10 Youth/Seniors, $5 Members
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Friday, 12/02/22 8:00 PM
In-person and recorded
San Mateo Co. Astronomical Society
College of San Mateo Bldg 36
Planetarium
1700 W Hillsdale Rd
San Mateo, CA 9440
Introduction to Astrophotography
Have you ever wondered how astronomers take a picture of another galaxy or celestial object? In this presentation, you will hear how amateur astronomers produce these images. This includes the required equipment, what an imaging session looks like, and finally, an overview of processing data into a final image. Whether you are a casual observer or just getting started, this presentation will provide you insight into astrophotography. Former SMCAS president, Frank Seminaro, will give this presentation and also display some recent SMCAS member images. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with experienced SMCAS astrophotographers.
Speaker: Frank Seminaro, San Mateo County Astronomical Society
Presentation in Planetarium
Website: http://www.smcasastro.com/meetings.html
Cost: Free
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Friday, 12/2/22 7PM
In-person
Telescope Makers Workshop
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619-2450
The Chabot Telescope Maker's workshop reopens! Chabot's TMW is one of only a handful of regularly scheduled telescope making workshops in the U.S., and probably the world; it meets every Friday evening throughout the year, except Memorial Day weekend. It has been in operation since December of 1930, founded by Franklin B. Wright, and is currently run by Eastbay Astronomical Society member Rich Ozer, with help from other EAS members, Dave Barosso, Barry Leska, and others. The price of admission is FREE. All you have to do is show up, buy a mirror blank and a "tool" (typically around $100 - $200 depending on the size of the mirror) and start "pushin' glass!" We supply you with instruction, the various grits you'll need to first grind, and then polish and figure your mirror, and all the testing equipment needed. With a small bit of luck, you could wind up with a telescope that costs 1/3 or 1/4 the cost of a store-bought telescope, that is yet optically superior! It does take time - depending on how much time you put in on it, and other factors, it could take a few months.. But, it's a fun project, great for kids, and at the end you get a great telescope!
Enter from the main loading dock behind the main building.
Please be prepared with proof of vaccination and a mask. These are
Chabot Rules, which we always must adhere to.
If you have a project, bring it with you so we can assess next steps.
You can also bring any other equipment or literature you may have
questions about.
For more information call or email Richard Ozer at rrichozer1@... or phone (510) 406-1914.
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Friday, 12/2/22 and Saturday, 12/3/22
07:30 PM - 10:00 PM--Free telescope viewings are back!
In-person
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
Free Telescope Viewings
Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder of the Universe. Our observatory deck offers breathtaking views 1,500 feet above the Bay. Three observatory domes house the Center’s 8-inch (Leah, 1883) and 20-inch (Rachel, 1916) refracting telescopes, along with a 36-inch reflecting telescope (Nellie, 2003).
Are the skies clear for viewing tonight? Viewing can be impacted by rain, clouds, humidity and other weather conditions. Conditions can be unique to Chabot because of its unique location in Joaquin Miller Park. Before your visit, check out the Weather Station to see the current conditions at Chabot.
https://chabotspace.org/weather-station/
Website: https://chabotspace.org/events/events-listing/
Cost: Free
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Friday, 12/2/2022 9PM-11PM for night observing and Saturday 12/3/2022
10AM-12Noon for solar observing
In-person
Foothill Observatory is open again!
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Foothill Observatory Open 1st and 3rd Fridays + Saturdays
The Foothill College Astronomy Department and Peninsula Astronomical Society (PAS) have reopened public viewing programs at Foothill College Observatory on the following schedule:
· 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. for star gazing
· 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon for solar viewing
Since we are still dealing with COVID, we are adopting the following guidelines to enable safe operation of the Observatory for both our public visitors and our PAS operators. We ask that visitors please agree to complying with these guidelines before visiting the Observatory, and to direct any questions to info@pastro.org.
ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
1. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to visit the Foothill College campus — This is a College requirement detailed on the Foothill College COVID-19 Behavioral Expectations page.
2. Mask usage is required anytime visiting the Foothill College campus — This includes the Observatory, per the same college policy linked above in item 1.
3. The number of visitors allowed inside the Observatory is reduced — To avoid overcrowding within the limited space, please wait outside the observatory until a PAS telescope operator lets you and your group inside. Once your group is done viewing through the telescope, you will exit the Observatory so that a new group may enter.
Websites: https://foothill.edu/astronomy/observatory.html
and https://pastro.org
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Sunday, 12/04/22
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In-person
Hiller Aviation Museum
601 Skyway Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
Straw Rocket Workshop
Each Air Rocket Blastoff features an introduction to rocketry and Newton’s Third Law of Motion, including an exploration of a real JPL rocket on display at the Hiller Aviation Museum. Following a demonstration, participants construct a high-performance straw rocket, then launch it across the museum with a calibrated burst of air.
Website: https://www.hiller.org/event/air-rocket/
Cost: Free with admission
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Sunday, 12/04/22
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
In-person
Cameo Cinema
1340 Main St
St. Helena, CA 94574
Wonderfest: Good Night Oppy + James Webb Space Telescope
Wonderfest joins St. Helena's Cameo Cinema to present a heavenly double feature: first, the remarkable true story of NASA's Opportunity rover (which ventured to Mars for a 90-day mission, but survived - and explored - for 15 years!), followed by Q&A with legendary astrophysicist Dr. Alex Filippenko (discussing both the exploration of Mars AND the promise of NASA's new James Webb Space Telescope, JWST). This special two-for-one event is a national Science On Screen presentation.
Speaker: Dr. Alex Filippenko is the Richard & Rhoda Goldman Distinguished Professor in the Physicsal Sciences and Professor of Astronomy at UC Berkeley. Alex has earned Wonderfest's Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization, and he is an esteemed member of Wonderfest's Board of Directors.
Website: https://wonderfest.org/good-nighty-oppy-jwst/
TICKETS: https://www.cameocinema.com/movie/goodnight-oppy
Cost: $10
