Astronomers of Humboldt

Upcoming Events

The Astronomers of Humboldt are now scheduling observation meetings for Club members and guests on the weekend nearest the new moon. And, in addition, we are holding Zoom meetings for members on most weekends nearest the full moon.

Next events:

• Saturday June 14. AOH meeting on Zoom. We will hold a Zoom meeting from 7 to 9 pm. Login information will be sent to all dues-paying members.
• Friday June 20. Summer Solstice. The sunward tilt of the Earth's north pole reaches its maximum at 7:41 pm. As a result, Humboldt County gets its maximum of 15 hours, 6 minutes, and 16 seconds of sunlight.
• Saturday June 28. Observing at Kneeland. Weather permitting, we will meet at Kneeland Airport. Before you go, check the weather forecast, the Kneeland Clear Sky Chart, the GOES West satellite imagery (single frame or timelapse), the air quality index, and the Kneeland Airport Sky Cam. And check back here for any last-minute changes. Dress appropriately and arrive in time to set up before dark. Sunset will be at 8:51 pm.
• Saturday July 5. Albee Creek Star Party. AOH and the Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association will host the first of three 2025 Star Parties at Albee Creek Campground in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. More details to come.

Dues-paying members can get a downloadable and printable calendar of current astronomical events, historical events, and AOH activities here.

Here are links to some west coast star parties: California Dark Sky Festival [at https://www.easternsierraobservatory.com/california-dark-sky-festival], Golden State Star Party [at http://www.goldenstatestarparty.org/], Joshua Tree Night Sky Festival [at https://www.skysthelimit29.org/night-sky-festival.html], Nightfall Star Party [at http://nightfallstarparty.com/], Oregon Star Party [at http://www.oregonstarparty.org/], Yosemite Glacier Point Starry Night Skies [at https://www.travelyosemite.com/things-to-do/naturalist-walks-programs/#collapse-26967.