Astronomy for Everyone

Astronomy is for everyone. Whether you are seeing Saturn through a telescope for the first time or already know your way around the night sky, CCAS offers ways to explore, learn, and connect with others who share your curiosity.

We host public observing nights, talks, youth programs, and astronomy experiences throughout San Luis Obispo County.

Public Astronomy

Join us for Astronomy Nights, dark-sky stargazing, community observing events, and astronomy talks throughout the Central Coast.

Come see what is visible tonight, look through a variety of telescopes, and learn from local astronomers. Most public events are beginner-friendly and require no equipment of your own.

Explore Public Astronomy

Youth & Education

CCAS gives students the chance to do observational astronomy and astrophotography.

Through hands-on workshops and educational programs, young people can learn to navigate the night sky, use binoculars and telescopes, make their own observations, and work alongside local astronomers.

Explore Youth & Education

Bring Astronomy to Your Group

Bring astronomy to your school, organization, venue, or special event with a customized experience from CCAS. Our programs can include telescope observing, guided night-sky tours, presentations, solar viewing, and hands-on astronomy activities led by local astronomers.

We work with schools, nonprofits, community groups, businesses, and private venues to create programs that fit the audience, setting, and goals of each event.

Bring Astronomy to Your Group