Data In Sight: Making the Transparent VisualJoin us for a hands-on data visualization competition held June 24th-26th, 2011, at the Adobe Systems, Inc. offices in San Francisco's SoMa District. Open to coders, programmers, developers, designers, scientists, members of the media-anyone who believes that data is divine and has ideas for bringing it to life.On Saturday, hear from ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $10-$33
History of the Delta LeveesThe San Francisco Bay delta eveloved over thousands of years to work as a natural barrier between fresh and salt water. How have we changed the natural processes of the delta to fit the needs of Californians? Find out by joining a ranger-let talk to discuss changes in the delta.
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Open HouseThe MBARI open house features science and technology exhibits, deep-sea videos, research presentations, robotic submarines, children's activities, ocean career information, and much more. MBARI staff, scientists, and engineers will share their excitement about the institute's work.Visitors can view a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and some of our autonomous underwater vehicles ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Solar ObservingRequest a parking pass from the Park Ranger at the entrance booth and/or read and adhere to the parks admission policies posted at the gate. (You will be charged the "Day Use" fee of $8.00 and receive a parking pass.) Failure to do so will result in a parking fine.
Where: KenwoodCost: Free
26th Annual Fremont Peak Star-B-QueThis is a GREAT way to meet amateur astronomers and enjoy the fun side of astronomy.YOU ARE INVITED: Anyone interested in astronomy or Fremont Peak State Park is welcome. You do not have to be a member of a club to attend.RSVP: Call (831) 623-2465 or e-mail info@fpoa.net leaveing your ...
Where: San Juan BautistaCost: $6 parking fee per car
Music of the Spheres: Astronomy and Cosmology (not to be confused with Astrology, Gastronomy and Cosmetology)Each summer Lick Observatory hosts the Music of the Spheres concert series. Program for each includes the concert, a talk by a University of California astronomer about current research and, weather permitting, viewing with the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor and the Nickel 40-inch telescope. A knowledgeable group of local ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $35-$150
Public Space Observing NightFor the evening events you are invited to join us as early as dusk, but you may choose to arrive up to two hours after twilight ends and still enjoy our full program and find the crowd smaller at the later time. The activities on a public night include an ...
Where: KenwoodCost: $3 age 18 and over, Free under 18
SMCAS Star Party Come out and bring the kids for a mind expanding look at the universe.Setup of telescopes begins around sunset, with observations beginning about 1 hour later.
