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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, June 8th, 2013 at Santa Margarita Lake KOA Campground at sunset. Click here... Read More
Astronomy Events
Take the leap and join us for the star gazing event of a lifetime through the world-famous 60-inch telescope at Mt. Wilson. Hi... Read More
Club Meetings
TOPIC: “A Brief History of Astronomy, plus What happened to Pluto?” TIME & LOCATION: 7pm at the United Methodist... Read More
Our Members
One of my earliest projects when I first started doing astrophotography was photographing all the Northern Hemisphere constellations.... 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!
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