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Outreach

One of the fundamental reasons why the OCA was formed over 40 years ago was to help spread the knowledge and appreciation of Astronomy within the local community. Every year literally 1,000's of people, young and old, get to experience the joys of Astronomy, sometimes for the very first time, when OCA Members bring their telescopes out to schools, libraries and other venues. We do this absolutely for free (although we do not usually turn down any donations to the clubs education fund).

The very active outreach program is run by Jim Benet and attracts many OCA Members to help out. Jim is always looking for more volunteers. The qualifications are simple. Whatever telescope you have is fine, big or small, it doesn't matter. You simply need to bring along your telescope and love for astronomy and be willing to share that joy with all the hungry eyes and minds that turn up.

The upcoming outreach events are always entered into the OCA calendar. The outreach events that occur within schools are usually always private (members of the public cannot attend unless they have children at the school). Other outreach events which are scheduled in some of the public parks and areas may be open to the public. If you are not a member of the OCA and you would like to attend one of our outreach events please contact Jim Benet if you are unlear if the event is open to the public.

Please find the contact information for our Outreach Coordinator here

Listing of the upcoming outreaches from our calendar

June
29
Sat
8:30 PM
-
 
Event: Bommer Canyon
Date: Saturday, 6/29/2013
Viewing at 8:30 PM, Sunset at 8:07 PM

Place: Bommer Canyon
Address: 11 Bommer Canyon Rd; Irvine

Directions: Go south on I-405 to Culver Dr exit. Turn right on Culver Dr. and go 3 to 4 mi. Turn left onto Shady Canyon Road (formerly Bonita Canyon Road). Go 1.0 mi to Bommer Canyon Rd, turn right. Go 1 mi to the water tower and cattle camp. Please obey the 15 mph speed limit on Bommer Canyon Rd.
July
5
Fri
7:30 PM
-
 
The Beginners Astronomy Class is not being held this month due to the holiday.
13
Sat
8:00 PM
-
 
Event: Riley Wilderness Park
Date: Saturday, 7/13/2013
Beginning at 8:00 PM, Sunset at 8:04 PM

Place: Riley Wilderness Park
Address: 30952 Oso Pkwy; Coto de Caza

Directions: Go south on the 405 /5 Freeway to Oso Parkway. Go left on Oso Pkwy for 9 to 10 miles to the end. Turn right at the Star Watch sign. Follow the dirt road into the park.
 

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