Highly magnetic neutron stars: bewildering astrophysical laboratories and cosmological tools Anomalous X-ray Pulsars and Soft Gamma-Ray Repeaters (SGRs) are young neutron stars characterized by high X-ray quiescent luminosities, outbursts, and, in the case of SGRs, sporadic giant flares. They are believed to be magnetars, that is neutron stars powered by ultra-strong magnetic fields. However, the diversity of their behaviours, and, ...
After Dark: GlowExcite your atoms at After Dark: Glow, a festival of ebullient lights and subtle glows celebrating the close of the year. Bask in the mesmerizing gleams of special artworks and installations, take a shine to illuminating films and exhibits, and show your sparkle with scintillating activities. Featuring:Firmament by Christopher Schardt ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Cafe InquiryMeet up with rationalists, skeptics, and freethinkers south of San FranciscoCafe Inquiry is a social event hosted by the Center for Inquiry|San Francisco. We'll meet at Café Borrone http://www.cafeborrone.com/ next to Kepler's Books. Look for CFI t-shirts.For more information or if you have questions please email sf@centerforinquiry.net ...
Channel your inner Jedi during an evening of galactic entertainment inspired by a galaxy far, far away.Noise Pop Performances ("Hoth" aka Piazza) 8:00-8:30 pm & 9:30-10:00 pm, Enjoy a DJ set by Johnny Hwin of SF's own Cathedrals.8:30-9:30 pm, Catch a live performance under falling snowflakes by Canadian indie-electronic duo HUMANS.Lightsaber Skills Workshop ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $12 General, $10 Members
