From the Pythagorean Theorem to Napier’s Bones and on to 21st Century computing, major advancements in the science of astronomy have gone hand-in-hand with the mathematical tools that make them possible. Tim’s presentation will take you on a journey through history, exploring the mathematical and astronomical discoveries and inventions that allowed us to measure first the Earth-Moon system, then our Solar System, and on to galaxies and the universe itself. Join us and be as amazed as these folks while you learn interesting facts about math and time in the Universe.

Clear skies on Saturday will reveal Jupiter’s four Galilean moons and maybe the red spot in the Southern sky. The International Space Station passes over Kelseyville at 9:09 PM (Mag -2) and there will be an Iridium flare visible an hour later at 10:03 PM, also Mag. -2, about the same brightness as Jupiter. And we may see comet C/2015 V2 (Johnson) in the constellation Bootes.

Admission $5.00 adults, free to Lake Co. K-12 students.
Additional donations in support of Lake County students are encouraged.
Bill Haddon, President, Friends of Taylor Observatory, a CA 501 (c) (3) Corporation promoting STEM education for Lake County