Why We Need to Colonize Space June 19, 2010

Everyone talks about colonizing space, but is it just a pipe dream? If at least some of us aren't off this planet within a half-century or so, our lifestyles are going to be less than commodious! The evenings are held each Saturday nearest the first quarter moon from May through October. A talk by a professional astronomer, physicist or space scientist begins in the Mt Theatre near the end of twilight and lasts about 45 minutes. These presentations are typically enhanced by beautiful images projected on a large screen. The audience is invited to ask questions at the end. Following the lecture, audience members are invited to the Rock Spring Parking Area to view through telescopes provided by members of the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. The observing session (or "starparty") lasts from one to one and a half hours, depending on the seeing conditions and the size of the crowd.