SMCAS
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The San Mateo County Astronomical Society, founded in 1960, offers you the opportunity to explore the mind blowing world of astronomy at your pace and based on your level of interest. Whether you have a passing interest in astronomy, if you are a couch astronomer riveted to your TV screen, an observing enthusiast or interested in taking a deep dive into astrophotography - SMCAS offers the perfect blend of people, activities and resources to accommodate your interests.
We welcome children at all of our events. They have a natural curiosity and few topics ignite the imagination or fires the enthusiasm of girls and boys the way space and astronomy can. Involving children in these activities often increases their interests in scientific topics, science lessons in school and illustrates that science can be “cool”.
FREE: All of our public events and the events we support at the College of San Mateo are open to everybody. Admission and parking are free.
LEARN: Our meetings feature outstanding speakers who are leaders in their fields of study and include representatives from NASA, SETI and the local Universities. Click HERE for information about out next meeting.
EXPLORE: Our Star Parties at Crestview Park in San Carlos provides an opportunity to look Through our telescope with your own eyes. You can also learn about telescopes and other astronomical equipment from hobbyists who actually use them. If you arrive around sunset we would be happy to help you set up a telescope and find objects to view. Click HERE for information, start time and directions.
ENJOY: Planetarium Shows provide an opportunity to explore the heavens indoors regardless of weather conditions. Click HERE for schedules and details.
EXPERIENCE: The large telescopes at the College of San Mateo Observatory are available to the public to use monthly at Jazz Under The Stars. Click HERE for information.
