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…]
Our next Star Party is on June 28th starting at 7pm Santa Margarita Lake Marina! Click to RSVP Location: Our stargazing site is located in the parking lot of the marina and boat launch at Santa Margarita Lake Park (SMLP). The park is approximately 8 miles south of the town [Read More…]
Our next Star Party is on May 24th at Santa Margarita Lake Marina Location: Our stargazing site is located in the parking lot of the marina and boat launch at Santa Margarita Lake Park (SMLP). The park is approximately 8 miles south of the town of Santa Margarita, off [Read More…]
Curious about how to get the most out of your telescope (even if you don’t own one yet)? At our next Central Coast Astronomical Society meeting, Glen Smeltzer will be giving a friendly, hands-on talk about eyepieces—what they do, how they affect what you see, and how to choose the [Read More…]
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Gary Lopez, an award-winning astrophotographer whose breathtaking images have inspired countless stargazers. With decades of experience blending science and art, Gary will share his journey of capturing the wonders of the universe and his passion for connecting people with the night sky. Meeting [Read More…]
Our 2025 star party dates are: January 4 February 1 March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 June 28 July 26 August 23 September 20 October 18 November 15 December 13 Location: Our stargazing site is located in the parking lot of the marina and boat launch at Santa [Read More…]
Time: 7PM Location: United Methodist Church Wesley Room 1515 Fredricks Street San Luis Obsipo, CA 93405 Main Topic: Blazars, the Most Energetic Particle Accelerators in the Universe, by Jodi Christiansen Description: Most galaxies harbor a supermassive black hole (SMBH) at their core. Although black holes by themselves do not radiate light, [Read More…]
Time: 7PM Location: United Methodist Church Wesley Room 1515 Fredricks Street San Luis Obsipo, CA 93405 Main Topic: Astrophotography Lee Coombs has assembled a group of CCAS astrophotographers who will provide presentations for our July meeting. They will each briefly describe their equipment and then show some of their favorite [Read More…]
Time: 7PM Location: United Methodist Church Wesley Room 1515 Fredricks Street San Luis Obsipo, CA 93405 Guest Speaker: Bruce Jurcevich, a retired Lockheed Martin engineer Bruce and his colleagues were part of the team that had a large role in the JWST NirCam instrument, and will be sharing a presentation [Read More…]
Help Share the Night Sky The Central Coast Astronomical Society is a volunteer-run organization. Our public events, stargazing nights, and educational programs are made possible by people who enjoy sharing astronomy with others. You don’t need to be an expert! We’re looking for folks that are just curious, friendly, and [Read More…]
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