Photo courtesy Brian Drummond
Foothill College Observatory, Los Altos
Every clear Friday night throughout the year, the Peninsula Astronomical
Society (PAS) offers free observing for the public through the 16 inch and 6
inch telescopes. Observing runs from about 8-11pm. The observatory is also
open on clear Saturday mornings from 10am until noon for safe observing
of the sun through special filters. Parking costs $2.00
For more info call: 650-949-7334 or
P.A.S and Observatory Web Site
San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA)
Star Party Starting times are around 8:30pm
For exact times and dates call the SJAA Hotline at 408-559-1221 or
SJAA Web Site
The Astronomy Connection (TAC) for more local star parties
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Photos Copyright ©1997 by Paul Mortfield