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The Astronomical Association of Northern California is a non-profit corporation for fostering astronomy in Northern California. We serve as a central location for member astronomy clubs, amateur astronomers and professionals throughout the area to share information about events and news regarding their organizations.
Clubs and other interested organizations: Appoint a PR person to post events here. Once your group is a supporting member - a sponsor link to your organization's web-site will be added here - as seen in the left column of this page.
Everyone is welcome to join the AANC Meetup group, receive notices of events posted in your area or bay-area wide. If you would, please let others who might be interested in local astronomy know about this Meetup Group. When you respond to one of the AANC posted Meetups, you are given an option to share it on other social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Please, spread the word!
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- Astronomy Lecture: Geologic Maps of Pluto and CharonLindsay Wildlife Experience, Walnut Creek, CA
Please join the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for our July 22 general meeting featuring Dr. Oliver White, a planetary scientist at the SETI Institute and a resident at NASA Ames Research Center, who will discuss the geological terrain of Pluto and Charon revealed by the New Horizons spacecraft, which flew by the distant worlds 10 years ago. Dr. White will lead us on a tour of these frequently bizarre terrains using geological maps of their surfaces that the New Horizons team has created, and will explain what processes scientists think molded them into their present appearances. The meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. with a short “What’s Up?” presented by MDAS member Kent Richardson, who will discuss the legacy of astronomer Vera C. Rubin. Our meetings are held in the Lindsay Wildlife Experience Community Room, 1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
The Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society's past monthly lectures are available online on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0b_iOjsBldgdjs4aEOas_w?app=desktop
Check our web site www.mdas.net or email outreachinfo@mdas.net
