Get Ready for the Great American Eclipse! - an ASP Teachers WorkshopOn August 21, 2017, the Moon will pass directly in front of the Sun, a phenomenon viewable throughout the country! Â While the path of the total solar eclipse passes through Oregon, observers in northern California will experience from a 75 to 90 percent partial solar eclipse. Â At a time when ...
Where: San MateoCost: $50
Hike and Trail Cleanup3 weeks after California Coastal Cleanup Day we will be returning to Gray Whale Cove for a visit of the upper potions of the mountain. Our hike will focus on geography and history, but we will have the opportunity for some trail cleanup along the way. Join us at Gray ...
Where: Half Moon BayCost: Free
EV Week 2016 Celebrating 5 YearsCelebrate electric vehicle innovation from solar charging solutions to the latest EVs, including test-drives in the newest fuel cell vehicles at EV Week. See why EVs are the best ride ever. Free tacos with test-drives!Proud KQED Sponsor.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Family Science & Astronomy Festival + MakerspaceAn all-day event of science workshops, hands-on workshops for children and adults, planetarium shows, a keynote lecture on "Detection of Gravitational Waves", and observation of the celestial bodies!!Keynote presentation: “Detection of Gravitational Waves†by Dr. Peter Beyersdorf of San Jose State UniversityCSM Theater, 7PM
Where: San MateoCost: Free
Light and ShadowsCelebrate the Moon with the rest of the world on “International Observe the Moon Night†! See Moon shadows; Earth’s shadow;  What is day and night, really?  Is that Saturn or is it a star? Shadows, reflections and starlight in space.Excitement for the whole family! Participate in hands-on astronomy activities ...
Where: Walnut CreekCost: $10 park fee
Detection of Gravitational WavesOm September 14, 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) received the first confirmed gravitational wave signals. the event represents the coalescence of two black holes that were previously in mutual orbit. IGO's exciting discover provides firect evidence of what is arguably the last major unconfirmed prediction of Einstein's General ...
Where: San MateoCost: Event and Parking are free
The Search for Extraterrestrial Technologies and the Breakthrough Listen InitiativeDr. Siemion will discuss the scientific rationale behind the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and some of the recent discoveries in astrophysics that are informing�and spurring the search. �He will also review the Breakthrough Listen Project, including current observational status, early results, and plans for the future.Speaker: Andrew Siemion, UC Berkeley
