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…]
Our next Star Party is on Saturday, November 7 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 [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…]
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…]
Our next Star Party is on Saturday, August 8 at 8:00pm. 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…]
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 guests to RSVP when possible. This helps us know how [Read More…]
CCAS is adding a new type of observing event for current members who want a quieter night to observe with their own equipment. Unlike our public star parties, this event is not a general public viewing night. It is designed for members who are bringing their own telescope, binoculars, or [Read More…]
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 guests to RSVP when possible. This helps us know how [Read More…]
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