2 upcoming free events in Marin for science lovers

• Marin Stargazers, founded by Mill Valley resident Dan Smiley, is hosting a free “star party” on Monday. Telescopes will be available for catching astonishing views of Saturn, Jupiter and the surface of the moon. This free, public event runs from 4:45 to 7 p.m. Monday at Piper Park at 250 Doherty Drive in Larkspur. Rain or fog cancels. Sign up at marinstargazers@gmail.com for more information.

• Thomas Targett, associate professor of physics and astronomy at Sonoma State University, discusses “Fast & Faraway: The High Redshift Universe” at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at HopMonk Tavern at 224 Vintage Way in Novato. This event is hosted by Wonderfest, a nonprofit organization founded by Corte Madera resident Tucker Hiatt to promote informal science education. Visit wonderfest.org/fastandfaraway for more information.