Star-Gazing Events

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 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…]

Our next Star Party is on Saturday, May 16, starting at 8:00pm 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 [Read More…]