Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society for a beginner-friendly evening of astronomy at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens. October: The Spooky Side of the Universe This month, we’re giving the night sky a spooky twist! We’ll hunt down some of astronomy’s most hauntingly named objects: ghostly nebulae, eerie star [Read More…]
Our next Star Party is on Saturday, October 10 at 6:30pm. Welcome! Our public star parties are free, family-friendly, and open to the community. You do not need a telescope or any astronomy experience, just come curious and ready to enjoy the night sky. Our events are volunteer-run, so we [Read More…]
Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society for a special evening with Dr. Bob Field, Research Scholar in Earth and Planetary Science. Dr. Field has spent years exploring the story of cosmic evolution, from the formation of the elements inside stars to the emergence of planets, life, intelligence, and increasingly complex systems. [Read More…]
Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society for a beginner-friendly evening of astronomy at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. November: Deep Sky Discoveries How far can we see with a telescope? This month we’ll explore some of the most impressive sights in the November sky, including open star clusters in [Read More…]
The Central Coast Astronomical Society is thrilled to announce a special overnight field trip to the historic Mt. Wilson Observatory in Pasadena, home of the famous 60-inch and 100-inch telescopes that changed our understanding of the universe. Trip Plan Departure: Noon from San Luis Obispo: Sunday, Sept 13 Arrival at [Read More…]
Our next Star Party is on Saturday, September 12 at 7:00pm. Welcome! Our public star parties are free, family-friendly, and open to the community. You do not need a telescope or any astronomy experience, just come curious and ready to enjoy the night sky. Our events are volunteer-run, so we ask [Read More…]
Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society for a beginner-friendly evening of astronomy at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. September: Journey through the Milky Way In September, we’ll point our telescopes toward the rich star fields near the center of our Milky Way, where some of the sky’s most spectacular [Read More…]
Join Central Coast Astronomy for a Stargazing Night for the Lunar Eclipse! Thursday August 27, 2026 at 7:30pm at Vineyard Dog Park 📍1010 Semillion Lane in Templeton Weather-permitting, as this is a clear-sky event! About 96% of the full moon will move into the Earth’s dark shadow, creating a dimming and [Read More…]
Outreach Event at SLO Thursday Night Farmer’s Market CCAS will be at Farmers’ Market for sidewalk astronomy outreach, and we need help from our volunteers! No experience is required to volunteer. These events are fun, casual, and a great way to introduce astronomy to people who may never have attended [Read More…]
We’ve been getting lots of questions about the upcoming Perseid meteor shower, so here’s what you need to know! CCAS does not have an organized Perseid viewing event scheduled. Fortunately, this is one astronomical event that is actually best enjoyed with nothing more complicated than a dark sky, a comfortable [Read More…]
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