Central Coast Astronomical Society

Central Coast Astronomical Society

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Month: January 2026

Astronomy Night & Stargazing at the SLO Botanical Gardens on Friday, Feb 27th

January 25, 2026 Aurora Lipper 0

This event is designed for beginners and families — no prior astronomy experience required. Join us for an evening of stargazing at the SLO Botanical Garden. Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by the Central Coast Astronomy Society. We’ll take a close-up look at Saturn’s rings, [Read More…]

Public Dark Sky Star Party on Saturday, Feb 21

January 20, 2026 Aurora Lipper 0

Our next Star Party is on Feb 21st, starting at 6pm at Santa Margarita Lake Marina! Our stargazing site is located in the parking lot of the marina and boat launch at Santa Margarita Lake Park (SMLP). The park is approximately 8 miles south of the town of Santa Margarita, [Read More…]

Astronomy Night & Stargazing at the SLO Botanical Gardens on Saturday, Jan 24th

January 2, 2026 Aurora Lipper 0

This event is designed for beginners and families — no prior astronomy experience required. Join us for an evening of stargazing at the SLO Botanical Garden. Explore the night sky with telescopes and guided viewing hosted by the Central Coast Astronomy Society. We’ll take a close-up look at Saturn’s rings, [Read More…]

2026 Sky Highlights: The Best Astronomical Events of the Year

January 1, 2026 Aurora Lipper 0

From glowing eclipses and close planetary encounters to some of the year’s best meteor showers, 2026 is a fantastic year for skywatching on the Central Coast. Many of these events are visible right from your backyard, while others shine brightest from darker skies just a short drive away. Whether you’re [Read More…]

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Member’s Work

M65-M66 pair of the Leo Triplet by Dave Majors
M1
M42
M1 Crab Nebula by Peter Bresler
Triangulum Galaxy M33 by Dave Majors
Globular Cluster M15 by Dave Majors
NGC 891 in Andreomeda by Dave Majors
Rosette Nebula by Lee Coombs
NGC 4565 by Dave Majors
M33 by Dave Majors
M33 Hyperstar
M78 by Dave Majors

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