Welcome to the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club's web site. There is lots of information here on the many activities of the Tri-Valley Stargazers (TVS). Learn why you should join the club to get the most out of your amateur astronomy hobby in the east San Francisco Bay Area.
Most of these web pages describe some facet of our club activities and thus do not change very much. If you need more current information about something dynamic, try viewing the latest issues of our online newsletter.
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Next Lecture Meeting
Dr. Lance Simms
SiPIN Hybrid CMOS Arrays in Astronomy

Friday, August 20, 2010
Conversation at 7:00 p.m.
Lecture at 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church
1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore

 Next Board Meeting
Monday, August 23, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Round Table Pizza
1024 E. Stanley Blvd, Livermore

Members are always welcome, and are encouraged to, attend the Board Meeting. Pizza is optional.

Clear Sky Clock for our observing site H2O
(click on it to get the detailed version at the Clear Sky Clock site):

The Latest News & Upcoming Events
Last update: August 16, 2010

White Mountain / Barcroft Dates Announced - September 4-12

The dates for the annual White Mountain High Altitude Star Party are September 4th through the 12th. Price will most likely be $65/night, which includes meals, bunk bed, indoor plumbing, and very dark sky sites. You don't need to stay for the entire duration; you're free to choose which days you want to be there.

Attendees must be over the age of 16 due to the altitude (12,400'). Dave Rodrigues is the coordinator for this star party. You may reach him at 510- 483- 9191 if you would like to sign up or get more information.

TVS Volunteers Still Needed
We still need a volunteer to take on the duties of the club Secretary. We also could use more members on the Board of Directors. If you wish to help with any of these positions, please contact any officer or board member.

TVS Logo Wear
You may have seen some TVS members wearing shirts and jackets embroidered with the TVS logo. If you are interested in obtaining an embroidered logo item, you can do so by ordering whatever you'd like through Land's End's Corporate Sales section and specifying TVS logo #0118948. You will need to set up an account, which will ask for the logo number and the TVS customer number (3452021).

TVS has also set up shop at Cafepress for members to buy non-embroidered TVS logo wear. You can have the TVS logo put on t-shirts, mugs, buttons, hats, coasters, etc. You buy through Cafepress, and Cafepress sends TVS a portion of the proceeds. Visit the web site to see all the TVS logo possibilities.

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