The detection of over 3000 new exoplanets by the NASA Kepler mission has opened up the possibility to infer the occurrence rate of planets in the habitable zones of stars in our galaxy. However, both the characteristics of the detected planets and their occurrence rates crucially depend on our understanding ...
California is currently experiencing the deepest drought in 500 years, yet its effects are more severe in some parts of the state than others. Learn how bad it is for the Bay Area and what's being done to stretch water supplies until the next wet year.
Where: San JoseCost: $10 General, Free for members
Night Sky Series, Class #5ROBERT FERGUSON OBSERVATORY - NIGHT SKY SERIESThe Seasonal Skies: Arcturus and Spica, Leo, Boötes, Canes Venatici, The planet MarsPlease join us and instructor Jack Welch as we learn about our seasonal night skys through a very informative lecture, and then hands on stargazing with the Observatory's telescopes. You will be able ...
