The Central Coast Astronomical Society is thrilled to announce a special overnight field trip to the historic Mt. Wilson Observatory in Pasadena, home of the famous 60-inch and 100-inch telescopes that changed our understanding of the universe. Trip Plan Departure: Noon from San Luis Obispo: Sunday, Sept 13 Arrival at [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 [Read More…]
Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society for a beginner-friendly evening of astronomy at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. September is Deep Space Objects of the Galactic Center! Whether you’re brand new to astronomy or already love looking up, this will be a fun and welcoming evening under the stars. [Read More…]
Outreach Event at SLO Thursday Night Farmer’s Market CCAS will be back at Farmers’ Market for sidewalk astronomy outreach, and we need help from our volunteers! No experience is required to volunteer. These events are fun, casual, and a great way to introduce astronomy to people who may never have [Read More…]
We’ve been getting lots of questions about the upcoming Perseid meteor shower, so here’s what you need to know! CCAS does not have an organized Perseid viewing event scheduled. Fortunately, this is one astronomical event that is actually best enjoyed with nothing more complicated than a dark sky, a comfortable [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…]
Central Coast Astronomical Society is growing, and we are excited to share several upcoming opportunities for public stargazing, member observing, community outreach, youth education, and hands-on astronomy learning. Over the past year, CCAS has been doing more than simply adding events to the calendar. We are beginning to build a [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…]
Join CCAS for a special astronomy talk with Dr. Louise Edwards of Cal Poly as she explores how astronomers study distant galaxies and galaxy clusters using the powerful new Vera C. Rubin Observatory. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is designed to repeatedly scan the night sky, creating an [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…]
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