Go Status for Star Gazing
Are you ready for Saturday's STAR GAZING event? We'll be at the Santa Margarita KOA at sunset - come join us for this once-a-month free public event under the night skies!
Transit of Venus: June 5
The Transit of Venus: June 5, 2012 from 3‐5pm at the Paso Robles Park in the Farmer’s Market. All ages. First 200 viewers get a FREE solar viewer to take home! Get your free “Guide to the Universe” by NASA when you view this event! A transit of Venus is the observed passage ...
Solar Eclipse on May 20
On May 20, 2012, an annular eclipse of the Sun will be visible within a narrow corridor that will traverse the Northern Hemisphere of Earth. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partially obscuring the image of the Sun. An annular ...
Home
Welcome to the Central Coast Astronomical Society, San Luis Obispo County, California. This is your launch pad to the spectacular world of astronomy and space exploration. If you are fascinated by our Solar System and the Universe, you have come to the right place. Clear Skies!
Events
CCAS works hard to offer members fascinating speakers and incredible trips planned throughout the year. Part of being a member of CCAS is the chance to learn and grow by surrounding yourself with people of all different skill sets. We arrange opportunities for you to visit research-grade observatories, national ...
Membership
As a CCAS member, you’ll can borrow quality club telescopes for free, have the opportunity to participate in astronomical events and be exposed to fascinating topics and occasional guest speakers, and get a reduced subscription rate to Astronomy Magazine and Sky & Telescope magazine.
Star Gazing
A star party is a very dark, nighttime gathering of stargazers to view the cosmos through telescopes and binoculars. Once a month, CCAS members and friends gather on a very dark hilltop to gaze deep into the universe, Ooooing and Aahhhing at their deep space discoveries.
Photo Gallery
Sneak a peek into the inner workings of our club through the excursions of our friendly members. You'll find that some of our members adventure on fascinating space trips, attend mind-boggling astronomy presentations, and just has a great time together.
Contact
Feel free to contact us! We're in sunny San Luis Obispo, California, just halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the coast, where the weather's warm practically year-round with very little rain. Our star parties are held at a dark spot 30 minutes away. Central Coast Astronomical Society P.O. Box 1415 San ...
Star-Gazing Events
Our next Dark-Sky Star Party is slated for Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Santa Margarita Lake KOA Campground at sunset. Click here... Read More
Club Meetings
Join us for guest speaker Dr. Robert Piccoini, who is a graduate from Caltech, has a Ph.D. in high-energy physics from Stanford,... Read More
Astronomy Events
The Transit of Venus: June 5, 2012 from 3‐5pm at the Paso Robles Park in the Farmer’s Market. All ages. First 200 viewers... Read More
On May 20, 2012, an annular eclipse of the Sun will be visible within a narrow corridor that will traverse the Northern Hemisphere... Read More
Our Members
Although I am still fairly new to the club I have been interested in astronomy for many years. Born in 1958 I grew up alongside... Read More
When I was 12 years old I had my first view of the sun with my homebuilt 8” Newtonian. Ever since that day I have been hooked... Read More
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Become a Member OR Renew Your Current Membership! Get our monthly newsletter, borrow club telescopes, and read books from our club library. No previous experience required!
DONATE TO CCAS!
We accept donations for our club anytime! These funds are used for our telescope and equipment maintenance for our outreach programs to the community and local schools. Thank you so much for your support!
