by Sandy Eulitt | Aug 13, 2015 | Regional Events, San Diego Astronomy, Special Events, The Sky Tonight
Thunderstorms expected on Julian Starfest Opening Day With the gates opening at Julian Starfest this afternoon, it appears that Mother Nature doesn’t want people stargazing this weekend. For those not in the know, Julian Starfest is a San Diego Astronomy event...
by Sandy Eulitt | Jun 4, 2015 | Regional Events, San Diego Astronomy, Telescopes and Observing Equipment, The Sky Tonight
I love this thing! This would save so much packing for a stargazing, night sky tour, star party, or meteor shower. Instead of packing a bed AND a chair AND a tent, just pack this. I wish I’d had it when I was out in Anza Borrego desert watching the Perseid...
by Sandy Eulitt | Jun 1, 2015 | Manned Spaceflight, Regional Events, San Diego Astronomy, Space History and People, Special Events
Well, isn’t this cool? And, since I missed watching Endeavour navigate the streets of LA in Oct., 2012, I will have to prioritize seeing the external fuel tank’s trek sometime early next year. I have always wanted to see one of these tanks up close. I saw...
by Sandy Eulitt | Jul 19, 2013 | Archive, Involvement, San Diego Astronomy
Join the rest of the world between 2:27 and 2:42 pm Pacific Time today and step outside to Wave at Saturn. The Cassini spacecraft will be photographing Saturn, and Earth will be in the background. Everyone is encouraged to step outside at this time and wave, so...
by Sandy Eulitt | May 9, 2012 | Involvement, San Diego Astronomy
The San Diego Air and Space Museum (SDASM) Space Day is this Saturday, May 12, 2012. I’ll be joining NASA Astronaut Woody Springs, the San Diego Astronomy Association, San Diego Space Society, Sally Ride Science Festival, Astronaut Teachers Alliance, SPAWAR, and...