San Francisco Amateur Astronomers

I have to say that the SFAA have a wonderful spot for viewing the night sky up on Mt Tamalpais - quiet, warm (especially compared to the city when the mists come in) and with excellent viewing. They are especially lucky because once the fog blankets San Francisco, the city lights are masked and the stars can shine that bit brighter. I have to admit I was quite surprised to be able to see the Milky Way so brightly so near to the bay.

There is a good mix of levels there and they have both 'members only' and public evenings. Some bring their telescopes and laser pointers and show the wonders of the universe off to those who are interested, whilst some are there because they love the subject without the same depth of knowledge. It all makes up a really fun and varied evening with so many great stories to hear.

The SFAA is connected to a wider range of astronomical associations through the NASA network and membership is very reasonable for a year of viewing evenings and the resources available online. It's also a great place to meet new people and enjoy great company in one of the many beautiful places around the city of San Francisco. Thanks for a fantastic evening everyone!

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