Pre-order Astronomy Activity Book for Kids by Aurora Lipper

August 30, 2021 admin4 0

We’re pleased to announce that club president Aurora Lipper’s, Astronomy Activity Book for Kids will be released on September 14th!   You can pre-order it here: https://amzn.to/3BaCmqv   Astronomy Activity Book for Kids: 100+ Fun Ways to Learn About Space and Stargazing   In this interactive activity book, kids ages [Read More…]

Stargazing Targets for July

July 1, 2021 admin4 0

CCAS president Aurora Lipper and CCAS amateur astronomers Kent Wallace and Brian Cox provide a tour of the summer sky for July. This video premieres July 10, 2021 at 7PM (PDT)

Live Tour of the Moon

May 29, 2021 admin4 0

Join CCAS officer, Dr. Lee Coombs as he presents a tour of the Moon. He will discuss its formation and terrain while diving deep into the features that one can observe starting with the 5 day Moon, and ending with the 11 day Moon. This will include features that one [Read More…]

Dark Sky Locations in Central California

May 25, 2021 admin4 0

These locations* have been recommended by club members. If you have additional recommendations, please let us know.   Vineyard Dog Park Reasonably dark skies and good surface. parks4pups.org/vineyard-dog-park-templeton   Santa Margarita Lake The campsites in the Grey Pines Loop are reasonably dark.  slocountyparks.com/camp/santa-margarita-lake/   Blinn Ranch Trailhead Has dark skies [Read More…]