Join us for Star Party!!
Friday, November 3rd, 6pm - 9:30pm
Canyon Country Campus, Upper Plaza
Star Party Flyer
Join us on Friday, November 3rd at our annual Fall in-person event held outside at our beautiful Canyon Country Campus, Upper Plaza, adjacent to the Don Takeda Science Center. Our guest speaker, Dr. Varoujan Gorjian, JPL Research Astronomer, will present "A Brief History of JPL" - from helping launch the United States' first artificial satellite to building robots to explore the solar system to making cameras for the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has been at the forefront of space exploration for over 80 years. Come and see the story unfold with pictures from the earliest planetary missions to the latest deep space images from the James Webb Space Telescope, all set in motion in Los Angeles by a group of amateur rocket enthusiasts. Attendees will also be able to explore the night sky through high-powered telescopes with the assistance of volunteers from the Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita, as well as the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
The evening will include interactive demonstration tables presented by a number of groups and clubs!! The Associated Student Government (ASG) will also be on hand with free snacks and lots of energy! It is an educational and enjoyable evening for all!
This is a free event and open to the public. Please help us spread the word and we hope to see you there!
Star Party Program coming soon!
Last semester's Spring 2023 Star Party Event a big success!!
Guest Speaker: Jennifer Burt, PhD, EPRV Investigation Scientist, JPL
On Friday, April 28th, students, faculty, staff and community members were treated to our 26th Star Party event!! The in-person event was held outside in our Upper Plaza, adjacent to the Don Takeda Science Center, and attracted more than 400 people. Our guest speaker, Jennifer Burt, PhD, EPRV Investigation Scientist, JPL, spoke on “The Sky’s the Limit: Expanding Our Understanding of ExoPlanetary Systems from the Ground Up” and her intriguing topic raised some fun Q&As and audience engagement. Attendees explored the night sky through high-powered telescopes with the assistance of volunteers from the Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita Valley, as well as from the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
The evening included interactive demonstration tables presented by a number of groups including the Astronomy Physics Club, Active Minds, the Biological & Environmental Sciences Department, Chemistry Club, Library, MESA - Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement, STEM Equity Alliance, and the William S. Hart District CTE Education Pathway!! The Associated Student Government (ASG) was also on hand with free snacks and lots of energy! It was an educational and enjoyable evening for all!!
Our sincere THANKS to all who made this Star Party possible!!
Special thanks to our guest speaker, Jennifer Burt, PhD, EPRV Investigation Scientist, JPL
Dave Flynn and members of the Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita Valley
Antelope Valley Astronomy Club
The Astronomy & Physics Club led by Teresa Ciardi, COC Professor
Star Party Planning Committee - Teresa Ciardi, Anthony Michaelides, Jamie Page,
Maria Sanchez, and Dr. Ryan Theule
College of the Canyons Facilities, Campus Safety, Custodial/Grounds, Audio Visual, Graphics/Reprographics and Information Technology
and Special Thanks to:
Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees:
Dr. Edel Alonso, Sebastian Cazares, Jerry Danielsen, Charles Lyon and Joan W. MacGregor
Star Party promotion clip
Star Party program
Star Party News Release
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