Astronomy Man, Public & School Astronomy Programs

Astronomy Man, Public & School Astronomy Programs Astronomy Man Productions, a traveling Astronomy presentation show and Telescope Viewing. For public & private venues and Schools

Finished the campfire Star Talk program in San Diego last night under mostly cloudy sky's. I struggled through having to...
09/06/2026

Finished the campfire Star Talk program in San Diego last night under mostly cloudy sky's. I struggled through having to jump from cloud opening to cloud opening. Thank goodness for my meteorite collection that I have to share with guests.
I was somehow lead to think the park was more primitive, but they have a campfire amphitheater with a movie screen. Therefore next time I will bring my audio visual equipment and put on one of my shows.
I'm looking forward to another visit and astronomy program at Agua Caliente County Park San Diego, California.

As always, keep your feet on the ground and your eyes on the stars.

09/01/2026

There are those who wonder about things.....

I'm an astronomer, I wonder about the Universe

Need to know about the upcoming lunar eclipse......
08/23/2026

Need to know about the upcoming lunar eclipse......

Upcoming public appearance:The next scheduled public appearance for "Astronomy Man" David White is "An Evening Under The...
08/22/2026

Upcoming public appearance:

The next scheduled public appearance for "Astronomy Man" David White is "An Evening Under The Stars" on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM PDT

Location: Agua Caliente County Park (39555 Great South Stage Route of 1849, Julian, CA 92036)

What to Expect:
This public stargazing program features guided telescope views of the night sky, educational space presentations, and deep-sky observation.

"Astronomy Man" is the nickname of David White, a Southern California-based educator and planetarium director who runs a traveling public astronomy outreach program.

David White ("Astronomy Man")
Background: Former Griffith Observatory staff member and former director of the Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium at Chaffey College.

Outreach:
Established his mobile educational program to bring stargazing, solar telescope viewing, and interactive space presentations to local schools, libraries, and parks across Southern California.

Discovery: Noted for discovering a meteorite sample in Alabama in 2022.

If you are looking to book a show or find a local community stargazing event, would you like details on upcoming public appearances by David White, Astronomy Man

Contact by: Messenger or email
[email protected]

Announcement:Public Appearance ScheduledSaturday September 5th, 2026 Evening after it's darkStar Talk, guided constellat...
08/18/2026

Announcement:

Public Appearance Scheduled
Saturday September 5th, 2026 Evening after it's dark

Star Talk, guided constellation talk
Agua Caliente County Park
39555 Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849,
Julian*, CA 92036

Contact the Park Rangers for information and times

(Telescope viewing may be available, weather and conditions permitting)

08/06/2026

For everyone that is excited about the coming Solar Eclipse here's some information:

A total solar eclipse will take place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, plunging parts of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain into complete darkness.

Southern California will not experience any of this eclipse.

CAUTION : no one should ever look at the Sun, without "PROPER" eye protection and instructions.

To learn more about Astronomy and or Solar Eclipses, attend one of Astronomy Man's programs or schedule one for your School or other venue. Astronomy Man appears at many schools in California for little or no cost.

Here is a video or the 2024 eclipse that Astronomy Man witnessed while on assignment in Ohio for the eclipse.
The video is in Time-lapse of the nearly 2 hour event and about 4 minutes of Totality.
Watch carefully, 2 hours pass in 31 seconds for you.
(Press Play to enjoy)

A used SpaceX rocket upper stage is scheduled to crash into the moon on August 4, 2026, at approximately 11:35pm Pacifi...
08/02/2026

A used SpaceX rocket upper stage is scheduled to crash into the moon on August 4, 2026, at approximately 11:35pm Pacific time The impact will occur near the Moon's "Einstein Crater" at a speed of roughly 5,400 mph. In clear sky's the Impact "results" not the actual Impact flash itself, maybe visible in telescopes and possibly to the eye. Predictions say No others say maybe everyone agrees Watch and See.
The force will be equal to about 3 tons of TNT. The ejecta volume will be between 11,000 and 14,000 cubic feet of material. Enough to make a crater about 90 feet in diameter (estimates show).

Watch and see for yourself ?????

August 12-13: Perseids Meteor ShowerOne of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year. The Perseids originate from ...
07/27/2026

August 12-13: Perseids Meteor Shower

One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year.

The Perseids originate from debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle, the comet was originally discovered in 1862.

The shower is active from July 17 to August 24, they peak the night of August 12 into the morning of August 13, with about 50–75 meteors per hour under ideal dark sky conditions.

This year, a waning gibbous Moon will brighten the sky, limiting visibility to only the brightest meteors, but patient observers in dark areas after midnight may still catch plenty.

The Meteors will appear to radiate from Perseus but can streak across the entire sky. (see images)

Meteors can appear different colors because of their matter content. (see image)

07/25/2026

Hey, I need a Grant Writer to do a pro bono Grant. The grant is for equipment for school and public educational programs.
I'm seeking approximately $25,000

Upcoming public appearance:The next scheduled public appearance for "Astronomy Man" David White is "An Evening Under The...
07/24/2026

Upcoming public appearance:

The next scheduled public appearance for "Astronomy Man" David White is "An Evening Under The Stars" on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM PDT

Location: Agua Caliente County Park (39555 Great South Stage Route of 1849, Julian, CA 92036)

What to Expect:
This public stargazing program features guided telescope views of the night sky, educational space presentations, and deep-sky observation.

"Astronomy Man" is the nickname of David White, a Southern California-based educator and planetarium director who runs a traveling public astronomy outreach program.

David White ("Astronomy Man")
Background: Former Griffith Observatory staff member and former director of the Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium at Chaffey College.

Outreach:
Established his mobile educational program to bring stargazing, solar telescope viewing, and interactive space presentations to local schools, libraries, and parks across Southern California.

Discovery: Noted for discovering a meteorite sample in Alabama in 2022.

If you are looking to book a show or find a local community stargazing event, would you like details on upcoming public appearances by David White, Astronomy Man

Contact by: Messenger or email
[email protected]

Address

Riverside, CA
92506

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19097219578

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