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Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Star parties are held on the second Saturday of every month, weather permitting, next to

Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics Department at Westmont. Observations are

Telescope Tuesday at Camino Real Marketplace. Observe the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It's free. We'll be set up in the plaza by the theater on the fourth Tuesday of each month, weather permitting. *** For 2024,

Telescope Tuesday at Camino Real Marketplace. Observe the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It's free. We'll be set up in the plaza by the theater on the second Tuesday of each month, weather permitting.

Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Star parties are held on the second Saturday of every month, weather permitting, next to

Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics Department at Westmont. Observations are

Fri, Feb 2 / 7:30–9:00 PM Museum | Fleischmann Auditorium Learn about the historic and scientific significance of the Mount Wilson Observatory during a free talk presented by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit. Hear the story from Tim Thompson, a longstanding member of the astronomical community, volunteer at Mount Wilson since 1981, and science advisor for the Mount Wilson Institute's

Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Star parties are held on the second Saturday of every month, weather permitting, next to

Sat, Feb 10 / 7:00–10:00 PM Museum | Palmer Observatory The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Join Museum Astronomy Programs staff and members of the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit for an evening of craters on the Moon, nebulas, galaxies, and more.

Mon, Feb 12 / 6:30–8:00 PM Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega Street Ride along on a whirlwind tour of some of the solar system’s most interesting residents: moons! Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Astronomy Programs Manager John Winckowski will unveil and dive into mysterious moons with fascinating stories and facts. For more information, contact Charlotte

Telescope Tuesday at Camino Real Marketplace. Observe the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It's free. We'll be set up in the plaza by the theater on the second Tuesday of each month, weather permitting.