Our Newsletter, Event Horizon, is a newsletter that is published by the San Mateo County Astronomical Society. It has been in continuous publication since 1960.
March & April
Prez’s Corner
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The Universe Has a Busy Spring Schedule
Greetings to the Society, A Blood Moon to Start the Season As we move into March and April, the sky is giving us plenty of reasons to step outside and look up—preferably with a telescope, a few friends, and perhaps a warm drink while the night air still reminds us that winter isn’t quite finished.
News
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Another Successful Holiday Celebration
This year’s holiday celebration, held at the Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, took place a week later than usual due to a scheduling conflict, but that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits January 17. There was another feast of delicious food for everyone who attended. The room was filled with the inviting aroma of savory dishes and
Feature
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Artemis Mission Prep
By: Mira Kirshnan To Be Updated … The Artemis missions aren’t just about landing on the Moon, they’re also about learning how to stay there, and go farther. Artemis will be the second time we set foot on the moon since the Apollo missions in 1961, and it will not only be vital for gaining
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Private Solar Observing at Elementary School
A few board members volunteered for a school assembly at St. Raymond Catholic Elementary School, Menlo Park. It’s also where Board Member Kimberly Alger works. Vice President Jason Zaman and Board Member Chanan Greenberg are the other members that volunteered for this event. Chanan began with the “Size of the Universe” presentation that covers comparable
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