My preferred email e-address is jvn@svpal.org. Another working address is jvn@sjpc.org, but I check it much less frequently.

Current events, directions, available dates Suggestions for teacher asking for an event Suggestions for astronomer that is new to school events Suggestions for enjoying the star party   Advice for SJAA members that are coming to the Yosemite star party

About SJAA schoolyard star parties Please note: school star parties are not open to the public. Though school grounds are open during these star parties, it is the school, not SJAA, that is the host. Therefore, this information is not an invitation for non-students to come to the school, even though it is unlikely that anyone would object. Annual Yosemite N.P. public star party SJAA participates in the star party program in Yosemite National Park. The observing is conducted atop Glacier Point on Friday and Saturday evenings during July and August, with a different astronomy club each weekend. The events are open to anyone; simply come to the Park. Club members who are bringing a telescope for public use should read the web page (left) and contact me.

Advice for someone starting in the Astronomy hobby Various web links (many are out of date!)

Other information and links   I'm postmaster for the San Jose IBM PC Club. Membership is limited to people who work(ed) for IBM in San Jose.   I'm a member of the San Jose (California) Astronomical Association. SJAA has much to offer the beginning and not-so-beginning amateur astronomer -- a monthly lecture, introductory astronomy class, city and dark-sky star parties....

Pictures taken at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park. Click image to see a larger version.

Jim and 4-inch telescope on its own mount

The 8-inch with 4-inch riding piggyback.

Last updated: 2008 February 7, 0023 hours, pst