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To increase our own knowledge and appreciation of space, to promote the space sciences to the public and to support Chabot Space and Science Center.

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Eastbay Astronomical Society

The Eastbay Astronomical Society serves Bay Area residents and astronomy enthusiasts with events, classes, and Oakland’s premier views of the universe. Experience the wonder of gazing into infinity with the friendly experts at EAS by attending our events and joining the club!

 

 

News & Events

Events are open to members and the general public. Most of our events happen at the Chabot Space and Science Center.

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Membership

Membership benefits include monthly meetings with featured guest speakers, Members-Only viewing nights, and more!

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Donate

EAS is an entirely volunteer run 501(c)3 NPO. Support our work by donating to our general fund!

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Next Special Event

BINOCULAR HIGHLIGHTS

During the first week of March 2021, the fading red planet Mars will pass within three degrees of the Pleiades cluster, making for a fine binocular sight. To the left also scan the nearby Hyades cluster, bordered by the bright orange star Aldebaran.

Later in the evening catch the bright asteroid Vesta, which will reach opposition on March 4th and pass within two degrees northeast of 3rd-magnitude star Theta Leonis. At magnitude 5.8, Vesta should be easy to identify with binoculars as no stars of similar magnitude will be nearby.

Next General Meeting

Saturday, February 27th, 2021
7:00 P.M.

Our guest speaker for the evening is Dr. Brian McLeod, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

How to build the world's biggest telescopes

This talk will be available live publicly at:
https://www.facebook.com/EastbayAstroSociety/videos/

EAS Members will get a private Zoom invitation by Email

Astronomy In the News

Virtual learning: Chabot Space & Science Center will continue to be a resource to our teachers, partners and families with live STEM content. Visit http://chabotspace.org

Chabot invites the community to connect through their ongoing online events and activities. Live programming will include Virtual Telescope Viewings, talks and more.

Join Us

The mission of the Eastbay Astronomical Society is to increase the public's knowledge of astronomy and the space sciences, introduce the infinite wonder and intrigue of the night sky to everyone, and support the Chabot Space & Science Center.

Amateur astronomers of every age and level of experience are welcome at our events. Join us here!

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