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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- Virtual Symposium on the Future of AstronomyLink visible for attendeesUSD 49.00
Eyes on the Cosmos:
Cutting Edge Instruments and Ideas in Astronomy
On Zoom, August 21, 2025
A non-technical symposium for astronomy educators, astronomy enthusiasts, and students at all levels.
We will consider:- What revolutionary discoveries are waiting just beyond our current understanding of the universe?
- How will next-generation telescopes transform our cosmic perspective?
- Where and how do astrobiologists think we will discover the first signs of extra-terrestrial life?
- How will astronomers and astronomical institutions cope with the threatened (and devastating) cuts in federal support of science and education.
Speakers Include:
· Dr. Dara Norman, NOIRLab, President of the American Astronomical Society
· Dr. David Grinspoon, Planetary Astronomer and Best-Selling Author
· Dr. Nathalie Cabrol, Director of the Carl Sagan Ctr at the SETI Institute
· Dr. Claire Higgs, Education and Outreach Astronomer for the Vera Rubin Observatory
· Dr. Meredith Rawls, Co-Leader of SatHub, trying to protect astronomy from satellite light pollution
· Dr. Moiya McTier, astrophysicist, folklorist, podcaster. PBS communicator
and many others.
The day includes Q&A and breakout sessions for small groups.
One low registration fee (early bird discount ends Aug. 10!)
For more info and to register, go to: http://bit.ly/ASP2025SYMP
