Peninsula Astronomical Society Annual Dinner

Friday, February 6, 6:00-10:00PM

Delancey Street Restaurant, 600 Embarcadero Street, San Francisco, 415-512-5117

see website for registration information

http://www.astrosociety.org/get-involved/asp-2015-annual-dinner

http://www.delanceystreetfoundation.org/enterrestaurant.php

http://www.light2015.org

“You are cordially invited to the ASP’s Annual Dinner on Friday, February 6, 2015. To celebrate the International Year of Light, the ASP will welcome dark sky champions Dr. Tyler Nordgren and Dr. Paul Bogard. Via stunning photography and artistry, Drs. Nordgren and Bogard will present compelling stories about the vital importance of protecting the night sky for all who wish to enjoy, learn and explore.

This year’s dinner will also feature a raffle for an Explore Scientific AR 127 5″ refracting telescope and a silent auction for one-of-a-kind items, including a private dinner for four with Dr. Geoff Marcy, a private star party hosted by ASP staff, autographed books and posters, wine, and more.

Dr. Tyler Nordgren, Astronomer, Artist, and Author

Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Redlands

Stars Above, Earth Below: A Guide to Astronomy in the National Parks

Creator of ‘See the Milky Way’ National Park Posters

Dr. Paul Bogard, Author

Professor of English, James Madison University

The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light

Let There Be Night: Testimony on Behalf of the Dark

International Year of Light 2015

Building awareness around innovative lighting solutions that reduce energy consumption and environmental impact while minimizing light pollution so that everyone can appreciate the beauty of the Universe in a dark sky!”