Join event champion Bruce Cecil on Saturday, May 18, at noon for lunch in the East Bay, followed by a visit to Chabot Space and Science Center. We will meet for lunch at a restaurant near the science center (restaurant still to be determined). Then we will visit the science center, which stays open until 5 p.m. Alternatively, meet at the Center at 1:45pm if you wish to skip lunch and just join MAX for the Chabot Space and Science Center. Coordinate first with Bruce though.
Included in the ticket admission is a show at the center's planetarium. Planetarium shows run every hour until 3:30 p.m. There are many other exhibits about space and astronomy; three large telescopes, open to the public; and a theater that may or may not have shows on the day that we attend, because the center has not yet finalized its theater schedule.
Cost for the Science Center is $24 for adults and $19 for seniors (age 65+). No refunds for cancellations after May 14 (because of the need to finalize restaurant reservations). Please RSVP and pay for this event at: https://maxsf.org/event-5576185
The science center is located at 10000 Skyline Blvd in Oakland within Redwood Regional Park in the Oakland Hills. It is NOT accessible by public transportation, but has free parking. The event organizer, Bruce Cecil, may be able to arrange some car pooling from the Rockridge BART Station.
If skies are clear that day, the telescopes reopen at 7:30 p.m. for free evening viewing of the planets and stars. This is a fun, memorable, unique and free nighttime activity - but the availability depends on the weather.
For questions, contact Bruce at bruce.cecil@hotmail.com.
For more information about Chabot Space and Science Center, go to: https://chabotspace.org/