Astro 101: Know Your Cosmic Neighborhood (at library)

This event is one of several different introductions to astronomy offered by SJAA. The Universe is a big place, but during this presentation, we'll focus more on what we can see in the night sky and on our own solar system. We'll talk about asterisms, constellations, how we see distant stars, galaxies and then return to our own planetary neighborhood. And when you get back home, you might notice more astronomy around you every day! Note that SJAA is offering this talk in collaboration with the Santa Clara Northside Library. See also the library's event notice here: https://www.sclibrary.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/114253/7952 The talk will be presented by Wolf Witt. Wolf is not an actual astronomer, nor has he ever played one on TV. However, he's been interested in outer space since he was a kid and still thinks that the universe is an amazing place. He's been with SJAA since 2013, and now he'll share with you his enthusiasm and some of what he's learned about the cosmos. Maybe you'll think it's amazing, too. (Photo: Pleiades Open Cluster, captured from Stellarium)