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11/07/09 BSC star party recap

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We only had 15 cars but a lot of guests. The night sky was clear…for a few hours.

Agenda for Board Meeting 11/8/09

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The next meeting of the OCA Board is this coming Sunday, 11/8/09 at 5:30 p.m., with the pre-meeting potluck at 5:00. All members are welcome to attend, but please contact Bob Buchheim or Barbara Toy in advance if you plan to be there.

To see the proposed Agenda for the meeting, please click on the title.

11/07/09 BSC star party

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We start at dark so will be a long Black Star Canyon star party now that daylight savings time has ended. This near-town star party is calling your name…

President’s Message – November 2009

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By Barbara ToyWith November upon us, were sliding fast into the holiday season and genuine winter viewing, which is a grand way to celebrate life and anything else you want […]

10/10/09 BSC star party RECAP

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We had 15 cars come out and the sky was clear as the sun set…but clouded over at 7:30

BSC star party Saturday Oct 10th

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We should have dark clear skies this Saturday night at Black Star Canyon. Why not drop by this nearby OCA star party and bring your scope!

President’s Message – October 2009

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By Barbara ToyWell, we’re past the autumnal equinox and the start of the new school year and heading fast toward the holiday season and the winter solstice the year does […]

09/12/09 BSC star party RECAP

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We had 20 cars and about 30 people at the BSC star party this past Saturday. The sky was very clear and dark up until just past 10 pm…then it clouded over fast and everyone left before 11 pm.

Book Review: Von Braun

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Wernher von Braun had a remarkable life, overflowing with accomplishments and marked by stark contradictions …

Agenda – 9/13/09 Board Meeting

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To see the proposed agenda for the Board meeting this coming Sunday, 9/13/09, please click on the title. As always, all members are welcome to attend, but please let Bob Buchheim or Barbara Toy know in advance if you are planning to be there.