Central Coast Astronomical Society

Central Coast Astronomical Society

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Month: June 2025

Join a Published Astronomy Research Seminar at Mt. Wilson Observatory This Fall

June 17, 2025 admin 0

Have you ever wanted to contribute to real astronomical research using one of the most historic telescopes in the world? This September, you can! From September 21 to 26, 2025, a unique opportunity is available for amateur astronomers, students, and science enthusiasts to participate in a five-day Astronomy Research Seminar [Read More…]

Upcoming Events

Jan 15
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Exploring White Dwarfs with Dr. Elizabeth Jeffery on January 15th

Jan 17
5:00 pm

Star Party – Santa Margarita Lake Park

Jan 24
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Stargazing in SLO at the Botanical Gardens

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Member’s Work

Globular Cluster M15 by Dave Majors
M33 by Dave Majors
M78 by Dave Majors
Rosette Nebula by Lee Coombs
M33 Hyperstar
M42
Triangulum Galaxy M33 by Dave Majors
M1 Crab Nebula by Peter Bresler
NGC 891 in Andreomeda by Dave Majors
NGC 4565 by Dave Majors
M65-M66 pair of the Leo Triplet by Dave Majors
M1

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