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May's International Space Station Views
The Sun's daily trajectory is now well to the North, which means that the International Space Station will be illuminated even during late night passes above Santa Barbara.
Monthly Public Telescope Night
Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics Department at Westmont. Observations are weather permitting, are held on the third Friday of each month, and are free to the public. The observatory is next to the baseball field.
Telescope Tuesday
Telescope Tuesday at Camino Real Marketplace. Observe the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It's free. We'll be set up in the plaza by the theater on the second Tuesday of each month, weather permitting.
International Astronomy Day
International Astronomy Day at Camino Real Marketplace, from 10 AM to 4 PM, followed by a Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, from 8 PM to 10 PM. Join the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit for safe solar observing, astronomy information and activities, astronomy giveaways, and night sky views of Mars and the Moon. We'll be set up in the plaza by the theater, weather permitting. We'll be giving away astronomical goodies throughout the day to lucky ticket holders. You must be present to win. Then join us at 8 PM for the Star Party. It's all free!
ISS in April Skies
The International Space Station will be making some visible evening passes to photograph Edhat's brand new headquarters in De La Guerra Plaza, assuming the weather cooperates
Monthly Public Telescope Night
Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics Department at Westmont. Observations are weather permitting, are held on the third Friday of each month, and are free to the public. The observatory is next to the baseball field.
Monthly Public Star Party
Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Star parties are held on the second Saturday of every month, weather permitting, next to Palmer Observatory on the Museum grounds. Admission is free.
Telescope Tuesday
Telescope Tuesday at Camino Real Marketplace. Observe the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It's free. We'll be set up in the plaza by the theater on the second Tuesday of each month, weather permitting.
Spring ISS
The International Space Station will be making some bright visible evening passes through Santa Barbara's skies to usher in Springtime, if the weather cooperates.
Monthly Public Telescope Night
Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics Department at Westmont. Observations are weather permitting, are held on the third Friday of each month, and are free to the public. The observatory is next to the baseball field.
Telescope Tuesday
Telescope Tuesday at Camino Real Marketplace. Observe the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It's free. We'll be set up in the plaza by the theater on the second Tuesday of each month, weather permitting.
Monthly Public Star Party
Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Star parties are held on the second Saturday of every month, weather permitting, next to Palmer Observatory on the Museum grounds. Admission is free.
ISS for February
The International Space Station will be making visible evening passes through Santa Barbara's skies starting Tuesday night!
Monthly Public Telescope Night
Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics Department at Westmont. Observations are weather permitting, are held on the third Friday of each month, and are free to the public. The observatory is next to the baseball field.
Telescope Tuesday
Telescope Tuesday at Camino Real Marketplace. Observe the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It's free. We'll be set up in the plaza by the theater on the second Tuesday of each month, weather permitting.
Monthly Public Star Party
Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Star parties are held on the second Saturday of every month, weather permitting, next to Palmer Observatory on the Museum grounds. Admission is free.
Late January ISS
The International Space Station will be making some late January visible passes through Santa Barbara's evening skies; weather conditions and orbital maneuvers permitting.
2019 Astronomy
Here is a small sampling of some the many astronomical events to look forward to in Santa Barbara in 2019.
Monthly Public Telescope Night
Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics Department at Westmont. Observations are weather permitting, are held on the third Friday of each month, and are free to the public. The observatory is next to the baseball field.
Monthly Public Star Party
Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Star parties are held on the second Saturday of every month, weather permitting, next to Palmer Observatory on the Museum grounds. Admission is free.