Bay Area Star Party - San Jose (Houge Park)

Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.

No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will be on hand to offer telescope viewing and observing tips.

If the sky is cloudy, many sites will still offer indoor astronomy activities. Some institutions will also have astronomy talks and events that evening, regardless of the weather. Join us for a stellar evening.

Telescopes will be set up to show the nearly-full moon, faint planet Uranus, colorful double star Albireo, the Coathanger star cluster, and other objects as conditions permit.  From the intersection of Twilight and Rupert Drives, go 140 feet north, then turn right into the driveway immediately north of the tennis court fence.  WEBSITE with Google routing: <www.sjaa.net/directions.shtml>.  For weather prospects, see <http://www.sjaa.net/hotline.shtml> after 1:00 pm.  If conditions change, this page will be updated. PHONE: After 1 pm, a short weather message will be available at 408-559-1221.