BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Mt Tam - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Mt Tam REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191005T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20190326T163157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001922Z UID:34474-1570302000-1570312800@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Nights - Illuminating Dark Matter DESCRIPTION:Illuminating Dark Matter\nRobert McGehee\, Doctoral Candidate\, Physics Department\, UC Berkeley\nDark matter is the cosmic parent of all vast structures in the night sky\, including our own Milky Way galaxy. Yet\, we know so little about this mysterious stuff that constitutes over 80% of the material universe. This talk will illuminate our universe’s elusive dark matter\, highlighting the ingenious methods that scientists use to search for it. \nFor directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-nights-illuminating-dark-matter/ LOCATION:Mt Theater\, Mt Tam State Park\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 2 Park Ter\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20190326T163157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001922Z UID:34473-1569094200-1569105000@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Nights - SCI-FI MOVIE NIGHT: THE MARTIAN DESCRIPTION:SCI-FI MOVIE NIGHT: THE MARTIAN\n2015 film starring Matt Damon depicts the struggles of an astronaut left behind on Mars as he awaits rescue. Post-screening discussion by Jeffrey Silverman of Science VS Cinema \nFor directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html \nNote: No Star Viewing on Movie Night URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-nights-sci-fi-movie-night-the-martian/ LOCATION:Mt Theater\, Mt Tam State Park\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 2 Park Ter\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20190326T163157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001922Z UID:34472-1567884600-1567893600@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Nights - MISSION: MARS DESCRIPTION:MISSION: MARS\nDr. Pascal Lee\, Planetary Scientist\, Mars & SETI Institutes We are making progress globally—from the Arctic to Antarctica\, from underground labs to the International Space Station—to achieve the first human voyage to Mars. Come explore the what\, why\, how\, when\, and who of our first journey to the Red Planet. \nFor directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-nights-mission-mars/ LOCATION:Mt Theater\, Mt Tam State Park\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 2 Park Ter\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190810T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190810T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20190326T163156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001921Z UID:34471-1565467200-1565476200@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Nights - Astrobiology Under Our Feet & Out to the Stars DESCRIPTION:Astrobiology Under Our Feet & Out to the Stars\nDr. Penelope Boston\, Director\, NASA Astrobiology Institute\, NASA Ames Research Center\nThe Age of Astrobiology has begun. We have a whole Solar System—and a galaxy of star-warmed worlds beyond—to explore for life. How do we look for life here and way out there? How will we know it when we find it? Our exploration begins at Earth. We must apply what we are learning about our own amazing home planet to our search for life beyond. \nFor directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-nights-astrobiology-under-our-feet-out-to-the-stars/ LOCATION:Mt Theater\, Mt Tam State Park\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 2 Park Ter\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190713T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190713T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20190326T163156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001921Z UID:34470-1563048000-1563057000@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Nights - Cassini's Spectacular Final Year at Saturn DESCRIPTION:Cassini’s Spectacular Final Year at Saturn\nDr. Matthew Tiscareno\, Senior Research Scientist\, SETI Institute Cassini’s 13-year exploration of Saturn stands as the most successful interplanetary mission in NASA history. Its “Grand Finale” (with dives off the outer ring edge\, and between inner rings & cloud tops) culminated with a plunge into Saturn’s depths. Insights earned during these maneuvers bring Saturn’s complex glory into focus as never before. \nFor directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-nights-cassinis-spectacular-final-year-at-saturn/ LOCATION:Mt Theater\, Mt Tam State Park\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 2 Park Ter\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190608T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190608T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20190326T163156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001921Z UID:34469-1560024000-1560033000@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Nights - Gravitational Lensing: Bends in Space-time DESCRIPTION:Gravitational Lensing: Bends in Space-time\nFatima Abdurrahman\, Doctoral Candidate\, Astronomy Department\, UC Berkeley\n100 years ago\, Einstein predicted that light rays would deviate from straight-line paths in the space near massive objects. Today\, we use this fact to weigh galaxies\, discover planets of other stars\, and “see” invisible black holes. How did this idea of gravitational lensing come about\, and how do we use it today to probe all fields of astrophysics? \nFor directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-nights-gravitational-lensing-bends-in-space-time/ LOCATION:Mt Theater\, Mt Tam State Park\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 2 Park Ter\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20190326T163156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001921Z UID:34468-1557604800-1557613800@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Nights - The Largest 3D Maps of Our Universe DESCRIPTION:The Largest 3D Maps of Our Universe\nDr. Josh Dillon\, Post-Doctoral Researcher\, Astronomy Department\, UC Berkeley\nThe last century has seen a revolution in our understanding of the cosmos\, including its age—13.8 billion years—and content: 95% dark matter & dark energy; 5% normal matter! To test cosmology theories and to grasp how stars and galaxies formed\, UC Berkeley collaborates world-wide to make huge 3D maps of hydrogen\, the most abundant cosmic element \nFor directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-nights-the-largest-3d-maps-of-our-universe/ LOCATION:Mt Theater\, Mt Tam State Park\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 2 Park Ter\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190413T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190413T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20190326T163156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001921Z UID:34467-1555183800-1555196400@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Nights - Exoplanets: The How\, What & Why of Planets Around Other Stars DESCRIPTION:Exoplanets: The How\, What & Why of Planets Around Other Stars \nDr. Megan Ansdell\, Postdoctoral Fellow\, Center for Integrative Planetary Sciences\, UC Berkeley\nIn the last decade\, the commissioning of new observatories (both on Earth and in space) and the development of new techniques for analyzing large datasets (including the application of deep learning) have allowed dramatic advancements in our understanding of extrasolar planets. This talk will explore how exoplanets are formed\, what techniques allow their discovery\, and why they have been fundamental to understanding our place in the Universe. \nFor directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-nights-black-holes-big-small-singlets-twins/ LOCATION:Mt Theater\, Mt Tam State Park\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 2 Park Ter\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181013T221500 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180408T005112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001921Z UID:11988-1539457200-1539468900@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - Gravitational Waves and the Glow of Cosmic Gold - Daniel Kasen DESCRIPTION:Oct 13\, 7:00pm — Gravitational Waves and the Glow ofCosmic Gold \nDaniel Kasen\, Assoc. Professor ofAstronomy\, UC BerkeleyIn October 2017\, Earthlings detected gravitational waves — ripples in thefabric of space-time — from the violent merger of two ultra-dense neutronstars. The signals showed that collision debris self-assembled into heavyelements\, such as gold and platinum\, providing an explanation for the cosmicorigin of these special materials. \n \nParking Pass Required! Visit  http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.htmlfor directions\, parking and parking passes. URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-gravitational-waves-and-the-glow-of-cosmic-gold-daniel-kasen/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180915T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180915T221500 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180408T005112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001920Z UID:11987-1537039800-1537049700@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - Searching for Aliens\, Finding Ourselves - Jill Tarter DESCRIPTION:Sep 15\, 7:30pm — Searching for Aliens\, Finding Ourselves \nJill Tarter\, Research Chair\, SETIInstituteAre we alone? Humans have been asking this question throughout history. Sincethe middle of the 20th century\, we have had tools that permit us to explorethis question scientifically. As we look up and look out\, we are forced to seeourselves from a cosmic perspective. This perspective is fundamental to findinga way to sustain life on Earth for the long future. \n \nParkingPass Required! Visit   http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.htmlfor directions\, parking and parking passes. URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-searching-for-aliens-finding-ourselves-jill-tarter/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T221500 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180408T005112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001920Z UID:11986-1534622400-1534630500@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - The Modern Origins Story - Eliot Quataert DESCRIPTION:Aug 18\, 8:00pm — The Modern Origins Story \nEliot Quataert\, Professor of Astronomy\,UC BerkeleyOur story begins in the remarkably simple early universe\, devoid of thecomplexity around us today. Come learn how the universe has evolved to itscurrent state from simple beginnings: how gravity reigns supreme andbuilds up the planets\, stars\, and galaxies required for biological evolution toproceed. \n \nParking Pass Required! Visit  http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.htmlfor directions\, parking and parking passes. URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-the-modern-origins-story-eliot-quataert/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180805T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180805T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180726T200502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001920Z UID:15510-1533474900-1533499200@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Flight DESCRIPTION:Confirmation Code: OMRDLO \nAnne Elisabeth Komer\nSeat: 16D\nTicket: 2792102115734\nFrequent Flyer: B6 2042461806 \nLars Drew Jensen\nSeat: 16F\nTicket: 2792102115735\nFrequent Flyer: B6 2043238045 URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/flight-2/ CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180805T103900 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180805T115600 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180726T200459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001920Z UID:15508-1533465540-1533470160@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Flight DESCRIPTION:Confirmation Code: OMRDLO \nAnne Elisabeth Komer\nSeat: 17A\nTicket: 2792102115734\nFrequent Flyer: B6 2042461806 \nLars Drew Jensen\nSeat: 17B\nTicket: 2792102115735\nFrequent Flyer: B6 2043238045 URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/flight/ CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180726T200459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001920Z UID:15506-1533034800-1533038400@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Audrey’s birthday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/audreys-birthday/ CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180728T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180728T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180408T005111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001920Z UID:11985-1532806200-1532817000@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - Sci-Fi MOVIE NIGHT- APOLLO 13 DESCRIPTION:Jul 28\, 7:30pm — Sci-Fi MOVIE NIGHT- APOLLO 13 \n1995 award winning film dramatizes the aborted 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission. Screening followed by expose of “fake” science in the film by Jeffrey Silverman and Kishore Hari from Science VS Cinema. \nParking Pass Required! Visit http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html for directions\, parking and parking passes. URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-sci-fi-movie-night-apollo-13/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180726T200458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001919Z UID:15505-1532602800-1532606400@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Terry’s birthday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/terrys-birthday/ CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180714T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180714T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180408T005107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001919Z UID:11984-1531598400-1531607400@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - Search for a Second Genesis of Life: Motive\, Means\, and Opportunity - Alfonso Davila DESCRIPTION:Jul 14\, 8:00pm — Search for a Second Genesis of Life: Motive\, Means\, and Opportunity \nAlfonso Davila\, Research Astronomer\, NASA Ames Research Center \nUnderstanding the concept of a second genesis and how to search for it. With the recent discovery of habitable environments beyond Earth\, including the subsurface oceans of icy moons in the outer Solar System\, the existence of a second genesis of life appears now both possible and realistic. \n \n \nParking Pass Required! Visit  http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.htmlfor directions\, parking and parking passes. URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-life-in-the-goldilocks-zone-natalie-batalha/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180702T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180702T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180726T200448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001919Z UID:15504-1530529200-1530532800@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Paulette’s birthday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/paulettes-birthday/ CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180616T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180616T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180408T005107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001919Z UID:11983-1529179200-1529188200@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Astronomy Night - MISSION: MARS - Pascal Lee DESCRIPTION:Jun 16\, 8:00pm — MISSION: MARS \nPascal Lee\, Planetary Scientist\, Mars& SETI InstitutesWe are making progress globally — from the Arctic to Antarctica\, from basementlabs to the International Space Station — to achieve the first humanvoyage to Mars. Come explore the what\, why\, how\, when\, and who of ourfirst journey to the Red Planet. \nParking Pass Required! Visit   http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.htmlfor directions\, parking and parking passes. URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-mission-mars-pascal-lee/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T221500 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180408T005107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001919Z UID:11982-1526760000-1526768100@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - Is That Deep Glow in the Night Sky Real? - Laura Peticolas DESCRIPTION:May 19\, 8:00pm —  Is That Deep Glow in the Night Sky Real? \nLaura Peticolas\, Assoc Director of Education & Outreach\, Sonoma State UniversityThe Northern Lights can appear as a deep red glow here in California. In Alaska\, it more often appears as a bright green band\, glowing across the night sky. Come learn more about these dynamic lights\, their connection to the activity on the Sun\, and how photographers are helping us better understand the difference ways these lights are manifested. \nParking Pass Required! Visit  http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.htmlfor directions\, parking and parking passes. URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-astrophotography-for-everyone-jay-gabany/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T221500 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20180408T005106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001919Z UID:11981-1524340800-1524348900@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - A Universe of Universes? Alex Filippenko DESCRIPTION:Apr 21\, 8:00pm — A Universe of Universes?  AlexFilippenko\, Professor of Astronomy\, UC BerkeleyMany scientists now think that there might be more than a single universe.Our universe may be just one example in a farlarger “multiverse\,” but an unusually complex one that is conduciveto the existence of life. Come learn about the relevant linesof reasoning and their profound implications.Parking Pass Required! Visit   http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.htmlfor directions\, parking and parking passes. URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-a-universe-of-universes-alex-filippenko/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171028T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171028T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20170814T045125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001919Z UID:9025-1509219000-1509228000@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - Blake Sherwin DESCRIPTION:Watching the Universe Grow Up\nDr. Adrian Liu\, Research Associate Professor\, UC Berkeley\nCosmologists have now come to a detailed understanding of what our Universe was like as a child (400\,000 years after the Big Bang) and what it is like as an adult (13.8 billion years later). But what was our Universe like as a teenager\, when the very first stars and galaxies formed? Dr. Liu will describe current efforts to use radio telescopes to make pictures of the teenage Universe. In this “sneak preview” of breakthrough results that will enlighten and excite us in the next few years. URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-blake-sherwin/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170923T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170923T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20170814T044542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001919Z UID:9024-1506196800-1506205800@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - Natalie Batalha DESCRIPTION:Natalie Batalha\, Research Astronomer\, NASA Ames Research Center        \n*** Life in the Goldilocks Zone ***\nDiscoveries by NASA’s Kepler Mission suggest there are billions of potentially habitable worlds in the Milky Way galaxy. What has the study of planets within and beyond the Solar System taught us about our own planet Earth? And what’s next in the search for life beyond the Solar System? \nStar Viewing after the program with the San Francisco Amature Astronomers URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-natalie-batalha/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170826T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170826T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20170814T044542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001918Z UID:9023-1503779400-1503788400@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - Carol Stoker DESCRIPTION:Carol Stoker\,  Planetary Scientist\, NASA Ames Research Center        \n*** The Search for Life Beyond Earth ***\nBesides Earth\, several planetary bodies in our solar systems are recognized as having the potential to host primitive forms of life. This talk will describe why and how NASA plans to search for life on Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn. \nStar Viewing after the program with the San Francisco Amature Astronomers URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-carol-stoker/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170729T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170729T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20170814T044541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001918Z UID:9022-1501360200-1501369200@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - Jay GaBany DESCRIPTION:Jay GaBany\, President & CEO\, Advanced Imaging Conference\n*** Astrophotography for Everyone ***\nAdvances in recent decades have allowed amateur astronomers to produce deep space and planetary pictures that rival those taken by professional observatories. This presentation will provide an overview of off-the-shelf instruments and methods anyone\, with perseverance and patience\, can use to take amazing astronomical images. \nStar Viewing after the program with the San Francisco Amature Astronomers URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-jay-gabany/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170701T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170701T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20170814T044541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001918Z UID:9021-1498941000-1498950000@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Night - Alan Agrawal DESCRIPTION:Alan Agrawal\, Mount Diablo Astronomical Society\n*** Heavenly Vision: Galileo’s Telescopes & Observations ***\nGalileo Galilei developed a new method for reliably comprehending the world around us and\, accordingly\, has been called the father of modern science. We will learn how Galileo’s celestial observations dramatically changed our understanding of the universe and our place in it. \nStar Viewing after the program with the San Francisco Amature Astronomers URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/astronomy-night-alan-agrawal/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170617T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170617T223000 DTSTAMP:20260423T134233 CREATED:20170814T044541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T001918Z UID:9020-1497731400-1497738600@www.friendsofmttam.org SUMMARY:Science Movie Night - "Gravity" DESCRIPTION:MOVIE NIGHT  Screening of the 2013 science fiction film \n*** “Gravity” ***\nStarring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as NASA astronauts stranded in orbit\, this tense film earned 7 Oscars at the 2014 Academy Awards\, including Best Director for Alfonso Cuarón. \nNote: No Star Viewing after the program on Movie Night URL:https://www.friendsofmttam.org/event/science-movie-night-gravity/ LOCATION:Cushing Memorial Amphitheater\, Mill Valley\, CA 94941\, USA\, 2 Cushing Dr\, United States CATEGORIES:Astronomy END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR