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SUMMARY:General Meeting - November 2019
DESCRIPTION:OUR LITTLE CORNER OF THE GALAXY – THE EARTHLIGHT EXPRESS\n  \nIn The Earthlight Express\, internationally published science artist Chris Butler brings his popular Our Little Corner of the Galaxy tours of the universe close to home – with an excursion across the wild and majestic wastelands of Earth’s moon.  Join Chris for a unique blend of science and imagination that will transform the distant moon you see in Earth’s sky into what it truly is: a world of its own. \n \nIn The Earthlight Express\, internationally published science artist Chris Butler brings his popular Our Little Corner of the Galaxy tours of the universe close to home – with an excursion across the wild and majestic wastelands of Earth’s moon at some time several centuries hence when such travel may be commonplace.  While earlier episodes of these tours required interstellar probes and spacecraft to visit far-flung destinations in the universe\, The Earthlight Express takes place close to home – which allows us to relax in comfort riding a lunar rail train of the future. \nWhile our method of travel is imaginary\, the places we will be visiting are all quite real.  Indeed\, we will pass through landscapes walked by three of the Apollo moon crews.  Placing ourselves into the scene permits us to appreciate the scope and scale of the places.  We will also be visiting parts of the moon Apollo never reached\, and seeing sights those astronauts never glimpsed\, such as the eerie majesty of the frigid lunar night.  In all\, our path will carry us across more than 2700 miles\, passing through wide valleys\, alongside towering mountains\, across deep crevasses\, and to the sheer lip of a gigantic crater that would hold a dozen large cities. \nChris conceived\, researched\, scripted\, designed\, modeled and edited all elements of the production over a course of four years\, making this the most ambition presentation he has undertaken yet in his 25 years of creating public science education shows. \n \nChris Butler is an internationally renowned artist\, public speaker\, and educational program producer whose work focuses on science\, nature\, and maritime subjects. His illustrations have appeared in thousands of publications worldwide\, from the Times of London to Scientific American. A graduate of California State University Fullerton’s school of Television and Film Production\, Chris has served as an art director and animator on both educational and entertainment programs. \nChris has served as an artist and animator for planetarium and exhibit programs for the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles for 22 years\, and is a regular lecturer at education venues across the country. Chris’s unique art and presentation style reflects his diverse experience; he has been the director of a children’s science museum\, a tour guide on the original Queen Mary\, a technical illustrator\, a representative for a telescope manufacturer\, an amateur astronomer\, and a financial analyst on the space shuttle program for Rockwell International. \nChris was the 2006 recipient of the Western Astronomical Association’s G. Bruce Blair Medal for service to astronomy. Chris was also recognized in 2002 by having an asteroid named in his honor by the International Astronomical Union (minor planet 13543 Butler). In 2008\, Chris was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (F.R.A.S.) in recognition of his service to international science education. \nAn avid amateur astronomer\, Chris brings direct experience with astronomy to his work. He has served as a vice-president and board member of the Orange County Astronomers (the largest organization of its kind in the world)\, and is a life member of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/general-meeting-november-2019/
LOCATION:Irvine Lecture Hall of the Chapman University\, 336 N Center St\, Orange\, CA\, 92866\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191011T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191011T193000
DTSTAMP:20200604T160816Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting - October 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Universe in Infrared Light (There is no Red in Infrared) \nThe infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum plays an indispensable role in both terrestrial and astronomical applications. On Earth\, IR light runs our remote controls\, provides security and surveillance\, and identifies disease. In space\, infrared light allows us to explore planet surface features\, quantify an atmosphere\, and probe through a galactic dust cloud. As advanced technology expands both the size and sensitivity of the IR sensor array\, missions like New Horizons and spacecraft like the James Webb Space Telescope become practical. \n \nToday’s infrared devices make discoveries of thousands of asteroids by the likes of NeoWise to Big Bang protogalaxies imaged by Hubble-like space telescopes something no longer beyond human accomplishment.. This talk will make a somewhat abbreviated overview of the role infrared light and the IR sensor have played in modern astronomy. \n \nGary Bostrup \nGary is a retired Rockwell International Science Center semiconductor materials engineer working in the infrared (IR) sensor field. Over his career\, he helped design and build IR detectors for everything from the Hubble Space Telescope\, to the Deep Impact Probe\, to the New Horizons spacecraft\, to the James Web Space Telescope. Devices Gary help create are active to this day in astronomical observatories around the world from Mauna Kea in Hawaii to South Wales\, Australia. Among the many discoveries\, sensors built by his team helped establish the current limit of the Big Bang at 13.8 billion light years. recorded the first impacts on Jupiter of the comet Shoemaker-Levy\, and finally charted the surface of Pluto. Gary was honored to work with fellow engineers across several disciplines that designed and built the infrared sensors to be launched on the James Web Space Telescope in 2020.\nGary also trained to be an astronaut payload specialist\, intended to fly abroad the Space Shuttle Discovery. In the process\, he logged over 10\,800 seconds in near-zero gravity aboard NASA’s Vomit Comet Boeing 707 low gravity airplane platform. He also served on the NASA material design committee tasked to help build the International Space Station. Gary followed this with space research done at Edward’s Air Force Base\, Marshall Space Flight Center and NASA Washington. These days he enjoys collecting space memorabilia\, doing web design/coding\, and contacting the ISS space station as a ham radio operator. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/general-meeting-october-2019/
LOCATION:Irvine Lecture Hall of the Chapman University\, 336 N Center St\, Orange\, CA\, 92866\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190913T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190913T213000
DTSTAMP:20200604T161554Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting - September 2019
DESCRIPTION:News from the Universe\n \nThe Virgo and two LIGO Gravitational Wave observatories are in observation mode. They detect more than one inspiral event per week\, of Black Holes and Neutron Stars\, and started making a strange picture of the collapsed-matter Universe. \nWhy are there so many heavy Black Holes out there? How did they form in the early Universe? Why so many inspirals? And also why BH pairs appear to come from random pairing and not from binary star systems? And on another front\, how can pulsar neutron stars be spheres smoother than 20 µm over 12 km radius and still be rigid enough to generate the starquakes believed to cause the pulsar frequency glitches? These are some of the new questions we have to answer. We also learned about the source of at least one class of Gamma Ray Bursts\, the galactic gold factories\, and more. \nRiccardo DeSalvo\n \nA lifetime instrument maker\, starting from the laser of his thesis in Pisa\, then for 15 years in High Energy Physics (CERN and Cornell Lab for Nuclear Studies)\, finally 25 years on Gravitational Waves\, on mechanical design of GW detectors (Virgo\, TAMA\, KAGRA and parts of LIGO)\, initially on seismic isolation\, then on dissipation mechanisms and thermal noise in dielectric coating mirrors\, the limiting factor of GW detection. Presently make a living developing sensors for FB\, and work on coatings and GW developments as a personal hobby\, with 3-4 students. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/general-meeting-september-2019/
LOCATION:Irvine Lecture Hall of the Chapman University\, 336 N Center St\, Orange\, CA\, 92866\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190809T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190809T213000
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SUMMARY:General Meeting - August 2019
DESCRIPTION:Investigating the Mysteries of Exploding Stars \nHubble Space Telescope image of supernova 1994D in galaxy NGC 4526. \nSupernovae are cosmic explosions where a single star can suddenly become as bright as a billion stars combined. Even though supernovae are crucial to the Universe in many ways\, such as impacting the evolution of galaxies and producing the elements necessary for life\, many mysteries remain. How do stars die? Which stars are exploding? What powers these fantastic events? Dr. Piro will describe how astrophysicists are combining clues from observations with theoretical modeling to finally address these puzzles. And just like with any good mystery\, often the answers lead to even more questions. \n \nDr. Anthony Piro is a Staff Member at the Carnegie Observatories in Pasadena. His research is focused on theoretical astrophysics with a broad interest in topics involving compact objects\, astrophysical explosions\, accretion flows\, and stellar dynamics. Dr. Piro was also the Carnegie leader of the team of astronomers first to discover the radioactive glow of a neutron star merger. He has won a number of awards for this work\, including being named a Scialog Fellow by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement\, and his discoveries have been featured in the popular press\, such as the New York Times\, CNN\, and National Geographic. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/general-meeting-august-2019/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190712T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190712T213000
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SUMMARY:General Meeting - July 2019
DESCRIPTION:From the big bang to the empty end – the universe from the point of view of modern cosmology \n \nThe scientific view point on our Universe has gone through a major transformation in the last decades. In my talk\, I will talk about the knows but also the major unknowns we have. My main focus will be on the observations that lead to our current understanding. \nSimon Birrer \n \nSimon Birrer is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the department of Physics and Astronomy. Before joining UCLA\, he received his PhD from ETH Zurich in the cosmology research group. Birrer’s research focus on the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. He is an expert in using strong gravitational lensing\, the bending in space-time that lead to strong distortions and multiple appearance of the same source\, to probe fundamental physics questions on cosmological scales. Birrer works in the interface between the exquisite data sets available on one side and the fundamental theory predictions on the other side. \nhttp://www.astro.ucla.edu/~sibirrer/ \n“What’s Up?” in this month will be presented by Chris Butler from OCA. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/general-meeting-july-2019/
LOCATION:Irvine Lecture Hall of the Chapman University\, 336 N Center St\, Orange\, CA\, 92866\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190614T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190614T213000
DTSTAMP:20200604T160720Z
CREATED:20190529T214640Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting - June 2019
DESCRIPTION:Exoplanets: Finding Life in the Galaxy \nJoin Dr. Zellem\, a planetary astronomer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory\, as he discusses how scientists find and characterize exoplanets\, planets outside of our Solar System\, with the ultimate goal of finding extraterrestrial life. \n \nRobert Zellem \n \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/general-meeting-june-2019/
LOCATION:Irvine Lecture Hall of the Chapman University\, 336 N Center St\, Orange\, CA\, 92866\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190510T223000
DTSTAMP:20190114T064104Z
CREATED:20190110T083641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T064104Z
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SUMMARY:OCA General Meeting - MAY 2019
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are FREE and open to the public\, and are held at Chapman University \nAgenda:\nClub Announcements\nWhats Up: See Announcement on Home Page.\nMain speaker: See announcement on Home Page\nbreak\nLibrary: Members can check out books from our extensive collection. \nRefreshments: will be available (coffee\, donuts\, soft drinks\, etc.). \nAbout OCA General Meetings\nThe OCA has a general meeting held on the second Friday of every month* at Chapman University.\nThese meetings are free and open to the general public.\nThe meetings take place in The Irvine Lecture Hall with seating for approximately 250 people.\nThe Irvine Lecture Hall (located adjacent to the Hashinger Science Center) is near the south east corner of the campus and the nearest cross street is East Palm Ave and North Center Street.\nAfter the slideshow\, the meeting officially starts at 7:30 PM.\nThe basic agenda\, with approximate times\, is as shown below. \n* Please check here for any changes to the date of the meeting (rarely we get a scheduling conflict which results in the meeting being pushed back a week). \nAgenda\n\n\n\n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nPre-meeting Slide Show\nArrival of audience. This presentation includes recent astronomical photographs taken by OCA members.\n\n\n7:30 PM – 7:45 PM\nClub Announcements\nUsually presented by the OCA Secretary.\n\n\n7:45 PM – 8:15 PM\n“What’s Up?”\nPresented by various OCA Members and guests from other clubs.\n\n\n8:15 PM – 9:15 PM\nMain Talk\nSpeakers are often from JPL/Caltech and other major educational and astronomical institutions.\nThe level of the talks are usually appropriate for anyone who has an interest in this hobby.\n\n\n9:15 PM – 9:30 PM\nRefreshments Break\nDonuts\, coffee and soda are available for a small donation.\n\n\n9:30 PM – 10:00 PM\n“Ask an Astronomer”\nAnyone can stay behind and ask a panel of experts any burning question related to this hobby.\n\n\n\nFirst Time Attending\nPlan to be there anytime between 7:00 and 7:30. During which a slideshow runs. The formal part of the meeting starts at 7:30 after which it gets crowded and if you come late you may have to stand in the back.\nWe recommend the paid parking lot which is an underground facility about a hundred feet east of Glassel. (see below)\nEnter the parking lot from Walnut. Walnut is north of the main part of the campus.\nAfter parking toward the south end\, walk to the main stairs where you will find a ticketing machine that takes cash or credit card.\nBuy 3 hours. The machine might take some time to finish the transaction.\nPlace the ticket on your dash board and then go up those stairs and continuing walking south to Hashinger Hall. \nLibrary\nDuring the meeting our extensive club library is open to allow members to browse the books\, videos and DVD’s that are available for their use. \nMembership\nThe club’s Treasurer is available to accept new applications and renewals. More…\nAlso a range of interesting astronomical items (calendars\, decals\, etc.) are available for sale at his table\, of which\, all proceeds go to the club. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/oca-general-meeting-may-2019/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190412T223000
DTSTAMP:20190114T063846Z
CREATED:20190110T064213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T063846Z
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SUMMARY:OCA General Meeting - APR 2019
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are FREE and open to the public\, and are held at Chapman University \nAgenda:\nClub Announcements\nWhats Up: See Announcement on Home Page.\nMain speaker: See announcement on Home Page\nbreak\nLibrary: Members can check out books from our extensive collection. \nRefreshments: will be available (coffee\, donuts\, soft drinks\, etc.). \nAbout OCA General Meetings\nThe OCA has a general meeting held on the second Friday of every month* at Chapman University.\nThese meetings are free and open to the general public.\nThe meetings take place in The Irvine Lecture Hall with seating for approximately 250 people.\nThe Irvine Lecture Hall (located adjacent to the Hashinger Science Center) is near the south east corner of the campus and the nearest cross street is East Palm Ave and North Center Street.\nAfter the slideshow\, the meeting officially starts at 7:30 PM.\nThe basic agenda\, with approximate times\, is as shown below. \n* Please check here for any changes to the date of the meeting (rarely we get a scheduling conflict which results in the meeting being pushed back a week). \nAgenda\n\n\n\n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nPre-meeting Slide Show\nArrival of audience. This presentation includes recent astronomical photographs taken by OCA members.\n\n\n7:30 PM – 7:45 PM\nClub Announcements\nUsually presented by the OCA Secretary.\n\n\n7:45 PM – 8:15 PM\n“What’s Up?”\nPresented by various OCA Members and guests from other clubs.\n\n\n8:15 PM – 9:15 PM\nMain Talk\nSpeakers are often from JPL/Caltech and other major educational and astronomical institutions.\nThe level of the talks are usually appropriate for anyone who has an interest in this hobby.\n\n\n9:15 PM – 9:30 PM\nRefreshments Break\nDonuts\, coffee and soda are available for a small donation.\n\n\n9:30 PM – 10:00 PM\n“Ask an Astronomer”\nAnyone can stay behind and ask a panel of experts any burning question related to this hobby.\n\n\n\nFirst Time Attending\nPlan to be there anytime between 7:00 and 7:30. During which a slideshow runs. The formal part of the meeting starts at 7:30 after which it gets crowded and if you come late you may have to stand in the back.\nWe recommend the paid parking lot which is an underground facility about a hundred feet east of Glassel. (see below)\nEnter the parking lot from Walnut. Walnut is north of the main part of the campus.\nAfter parking toward the south end\, walk to the main stairs where you will find a ticketing machine that takes cash or credit card.\nBuy 3 hours. The machine might take some time to finish the transaction.\nPlace the ticket on your dash board and then go up those stairs and continuing walking south to Hashinger Hall. \nLibrary\nDuring the meeting our extensive club library is open to allow members to browse the books\, videos and DVD’s that are available for their use. \nMembership\nThe club’s Treasurer is available to accept new applications and renewals. More…\nAlso a range of interesting astronomical items (calendars\, decals\, etc.) are available for sale at his table\, of which\, all proceeds go to the club. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/oca-general-meeting-apr-2019/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190308T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190308T223000
DTSTAMP:20190114T063820Z
CREATED:20190110T064042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T063820Z
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SUMMARY:OCA General Meeting - MAR 2019
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are FREE and open to the public\, and are held at Chapman University \nAgenda:\nClub Announcements\nWhats Up: See Announcement on Home Page.\nMain speaker: See announcement on Home Page\nbreak\nLibrary: Members can check out books from our extensive collection. \nRefreshments: will be available (coffee\, donuts\, soft drinks\, etc.). \nAbout OCA General Meetings\nThe OCA has a general meeting held on the second Friday of every month* at Chapman University.\nThese meetings are free and open to the general public.\nThe meetings take place in The Irvine Lecture Hall with seating for approximately 250 people.\nThe Irvine Lecture Hall (located adjacent to the Hashinger Science Center) is near the south east corner of the campus and the nearest cross street is East Palm Ave and North Center Street.\nAfter the slideshow\, the meeting officially starts at 7:30 PM.\nThe basic agenda\, with approximate times\, is as shown below. \n* Please check here for any changes to the date of the meeting (rarely we get a scheduling conflict which results in the meeting being pushed back a week). \nAgenda\n\n\n\n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nPre-meeting Slide Show\nArrival of audience. This presentation includes recent astronomical photographs taken by OCA members.\n\n\n7:30 PM – 7:45 PM\nClub Announcements\nUsually presented by the OCA Secretary.\n\n\n7:45 PM – 8:15 PM\n“What’s Up?”\nPresented by various OCA Members and guests from other clubs.\n\n\n8:15 PM – 9:15 PM\nMain Talk\nSpeakers are often from JPL/Caltech and other major educational and astronomical institutions.\nThe level of the talks are usually appropriate for anyone who has an interest in this hobby.\n\n\n9:15 PM – 9:30 PM\nRefreshments Break\nDonuts\, coffee and soda are available for a small donation.\n\n\n9:30 PM – 10:00 PM\n“Ask an Astronomer”\nAnyone can stay behind and ask a panel of experts any burning question related to this hobby.\n\n\n\nFirst Time Attending\nPlan to be there anytime between 7:00 and 7:30. During which a slideshow runs. The formal part of the meeting starts at 7:30 after which it gets crowded and if you come late you may have to stand in the back.\nWe recommend the paid parking lot which is an underground facility about a hundred feet east of Glassel. (see below)\nEnter the parking lot from Walnut. Walnut is north of the main part of the campus.\nAfter parking toward the south end\, walk to the main stairs where you will find a ticketing machine that takes cash or credit card.\nBuy 3 hours. The machine might take some time to finish the transaction.\nPlace the ticket on your dash board and then go up those stairs and continuing walking south to Hashinger Hall. \nLibrary\nDuring the meeting our extensive club library is open to allow members to browse the books\, videos and DVD’s that are available for their use. \nMembership\nThe club’s Treasurer is available to accept new applications and renewals. More…\nAlso a range of interesting astronomical items (calendars\, decals\, etc.) are available for sale at his table\, of which\, all proceeds go to the club. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/oca-general-meeting-mar-2019/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190208T223000
DTSTAMP:20190114T042046Z
CREATED:20190110T063933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T042046Z
UID:10000687-1549654200-1549665000@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:OCA General Meeting - FEB 2019
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are FREE and open to the public\, and are held at Chapman University \nAgenda:\nClub Announcements\nWhats Up: See Announcement on Home Page.\nMain speaker: See announcement on Home Page\nbreak\nLibrary: Members can check out books from our extensive collection. \nRefreshments: will be available (coffee\, donuts\, soft drinks\, etc.). \nAbout OCA General Meetings\nThe OCA has a general meeting held on the second Friday of every month* at Chapman University.\nThese meetings are free and open to the general public.\nThe meetings take place in The Irvine Lecture Hall with seating for approximately 250 people.\nThe Irvine Lecture Hall (located adjacent to the Hashinger Science Center) is near the south east corner of the campus and the nearest cross street is East Palm Ave and North Center Street.\nAfter the slideshow\, the meeting officially starts at 7:30 PM.\nThe basic agenda\, with approximate times\, is as shown below. \n* Please check here for any changes to the date of the meeting (rarely we get a scheduling conflict which results in the meeting being pushed back a week). \nAgenda\n\n\n\n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nPre-meeting Slide Show\nArrival of audience. This presentation includes recent astronomical photographs taken by OCA members.\n\n\n7:30 PM – 7:45 PM\nClub Announcements\nUsually presented by the OCA Secretary.\n\n\n7:45 PM – 8:15 PM\n“What’s Up?”\nPresented by various OCA Members and guests from other clubs.\n\n\n8:15 PM – 9:15 PM\nMain Talk\nSpeakers are often from JPL/Caltech and other major educational and astronomical institutions.\nThe level of the talks are usually appropriate for anyone who has an interest in this hobby.\n\n\n9:15 PM – 9:30 PM\nRefreshments Break\nDonuts\, coffee and soda are available for a small donation.\n\n\n9:30 PM – 10:00 PM\n“Ask an Astronomer”\nAnyone can stay behind and ask a panel of experts any burning question related to this hobby.\n\n\n\nFirst Time Attending\nPlan to be there anytime between 7:00 and 7:30. During which a slideshow runs. The formal part of the meeting starts at 7:30 after which it gets crowded and if you come late you may have to stand in the back.\nWe recommend the paid parking lot which is an underground facility about a hundred feet east of Glassel. (see below)\nEnter the parking lot from Walnut. Walnut is north of the main part of the campus.\nAfter parking toward the south end\, walk to the main stairs where you will find a ticketing machine that takes cash or credit card.\nBuy 3 hours. The machine might take some time to finish the transaction.\nPlace the ticket on your dash board and then go up those stairs and continuing walking south to Hashinger Hall. \nLibrary\nDuring the meeting our extensive club library is open to allow members to browse the books\, videos and DVD’s that are available for their use. \nMembership\nThe club’s Treasurer is available to accept new applications and renewals. More…\nAlso a range of interesting astronomical items (calendars\, decals\, etc.) are available for sale at his table\, of which\, all proceeds go to the club. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/oca-general-meeting/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T203000
DTSTAMP:20190110T061546Z
CREATED:20190110T061546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T061546Z
UID:10000676-1549477800-1549485000@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:AstroImagers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:30:00 PM – 8:30:00 PM\nMonthly meeting of the AstroImagers group meets at: The Urban Workshop 365-A Clinton Street Costa Mesa\, CA 92626 It is located on Clinton Street (off Red Hill)\, which is on the southwest corner of the Orange County Airport. (See map). When entering the lobby\, turn right and go to the end of the hall. All OCA members and prospective members interested in imaging\, or just seeing images and finding out how it’s done are invited to attend. This very active group includes all levels of imagers\, from beginners through experts in CCD\, video and film astrophotography. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/astroimagers-meeting/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190127T150000
DTSTAMP:20190110T134209Z
CREATED:20190110T134209Z
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SUMMARY:NEW TIME - OCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The regular meeting of the OCA Board has been moved to 11:00 a.m. in the conference room at The Urban Workshop 365 Clinton St A\, Costa Mesa\, CA 92626. There’s limited parking in the lot but plenty on the street. \nAll members are welcome to attend\, but please contact our Secretary\, Alan Smallbone\, in advance to let him know you will be attending. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/new-time-oca-board-meeting/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181214T143000
DTSTAMP:20190114T042356Z
CREATED:20181109T184351Z
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SUMMARY:OCA General Meeting - DEC 2018
DESCRIPTION:Astrophysics learning from the detection of Gravitational Waves\n\nWe often said that the detection of gravitational waves would open a new window on the Universe.\nWell\, it was more surprising than expected.\nI will illustrate the latest events found in the data\, give you a glimpse of the strange things that we see through that window\, and attempt an early summary of some astrophysical implications.\n\nDocuments with in-depth information about the topic from the Erice School Of Nuclear Physics can be downloaded below. \n\nDocument 1\nDocument 2\nDocument 3\n\nAbout OCA General Meetings\nThe OCA has a general meeting held on the second Friday of every month* at Chapman University.\nThese meetings are free and open to the general public.\nThe meetings take place in The Irvine Lecture Hall with seating for approximately 250 people.\nThe Irvine Lecture Hall (located adjacent to the Hashinger Science Center) is near the south east corner of the campus and the nearest cross street is East Palm Ave and North Center Street.\nAfter the slideshow\, the meeting officially starts at 7:30 PM.\nThe basic agenda\, with approximate times\, is as shown below. \n* Please check here for any changes to the date of the meeting (rarely we get a scheduling conflict which results in the meeting being pushed back a week). \nAgenda\n\n\n\n7:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nPre-meeting Slide Show\nArrival of audience. This presentation includes recent astronomical photographs taken by OCA members.\n\n\n7:30 PM – 7:45 PM\nClub Announcements\nUsually presented by the OCA Secretary.\n\n\n7:45 PM – 8:15 PM\n“What’s Up?”\nPresented by various OCA Members and guests from other clubs.\n\n\n8:15 PM – 9:15 PM\nMain Talk\nSpeakers are often from JPL/Caltech and other major educational and astronomical institutions.\nThe level of the talks are usually appropriate for anyone who has an interest in this hobby.\n\n\n9:15 PM – 9:30 PM\nRefreshments Break\nDonuts\, coffee and soda are available for a small donation.\n\n\n9:30 PM – 10:00 PM\n“Ask an Astronomer”\nAnyone can stay behind and ask a panel of experts any burning question related to this hobby.\n\n\n\nFirst Time Attending\nPlan to be there anytime between 7:00 and 7:30. During which a slideshow runs. The formal part of the meeting starts at 7:30 after which it gets crowded and if you come late you may have to stand in the back.\nWe recommend the paid parking lot which is an underground facility about a hundred feet east of Glassel. (see below)\nEnter the parking lot from Walnut. Walnut is north of the main part of the campus.\nAfter parking toward the south end\, walk to the main stairs where you will find a ticketing machine that takes cash or credit card.\nBuy 3 hours. The machine might take some time to finish the transaction.\nPlace the ticket on your dash board and then go up those stairs and continuing walking south to Hashinger Hall. \nLibrary\nDuring the meeting our extensive club library is open to allow members to browse the books\, videos and DVD’s that are available for their use. \nMembership\nThe club’s Treasurer is available to accept new applications and renewals. More…\nAlso a range of interesting astronomical items (calendars\, decals\, etc.) are available for sale at his table\, of which\, all proceeds go to the club. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/oca-general-meeting-dec-18/
LOCATION:Irvine Lecture Hall of the Chapman University\, 336 N Center St\, Orange\, CA\, 92866\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180502T203000
DTSTAMP:20190110T115756Z
CREATED:20190110T115756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T115756Z
UID:10000811-1525285800-1525293000@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:AstroImagers SIG Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the AstroImagers group which meets at: \nThe Urban Workshop\n365-A Clinton Street\nCosta Mesa\, CA 92626 \nIt is located on Clinton Street (off Red Hill)\, which is on the southwest corner of the Orange County Airport. (See map). When entering the lobby\, turn right and go to the end of the hall. \nAll OCA members and prospective members interested in imaging\, or just seeing images and finding out how it’s done are invited to attend. This very active group includes all levels of imagers\, from beginners through experts in CCD\, video and film astrophotography. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/astroimagers-sig-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:The Urban Workshop\, 365 Clinton St A\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180420T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180420T213000
DTSTAMP:20190110T114254Z
CREATED:20190110T114254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T114254Z
UID:10000802-1524252600-1524259800@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:Private meeting-Astropysics SIG
DESCRIPTION:Our Astrophysics group meets to discuss and learn about how the universe works as a seminar group that bases its discussions on topics of interest introduced by the participants and the videos that are shown during the meetings on different aspects of astrophysics. The meetings are held in the classroom at the Heritage Museum of Orange County\, located at 3101 W. Harvard Ave.\, Santa Ana. The museum is located about a half-block west of Fairview; Harvard is about two miles north of the 405 Fwy\, between Warner and Edinger. The driveway is at the western end of the museum property; follow it around to the back of the property to the parking area; the classroom faces the parking area. All members are welcome – come join us for a stimulating evening! \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/private-meeting-astropysics-sig-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180406T223000
DTSTAMP:20190110T113010Z
CREATED:20190110T113010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T113010Z
UID:10000793-1523043000-1523053800@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:OCA General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are FREE and open to the public\, and are held at Chapman University \nAgenda:\nClub Announcements\nWhats Up: See Announcement on Home Page.\nMain speaker: See announcement on Home Page\nbreak\nLibrary: Members can check out books from our extensive collection. \nRefreshments: will be available (coffee\, donuts\, soft drinks\, etc.). \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/oca-general-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Irvine Lecture Hall of the Chapman University\, 336 N Center St\, Orange\, CA\, 92866\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180404T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180404T203000
DTSTAMP:20190110T112617Z
CREATED:20190110T112617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T112617Z
UID:10000791-1522823400-1522873800@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:AstroImagers SIG Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the AstroImagers group which meets at: \nThe Urban Workshop\n365-A Clinton Street\nCosta Mesa\, CA 92626 \nIt is located on Clinton Street (off Red Hill)\, which is on the southwest corner of the Orange County Airport. (See map). When entering the lobby\, turn right and go to the end of the hall. \nAll OCA members and prospective members interested in imaging\, or just seeing images and finding out how it’s done are invited to attend. This very active group includes all levels of imagers\, from beginners through experts in CCD\, video and film astrophotography. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/astroimagers-sig-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:The Urban Workshop\, 365 Clinton St A\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180325T180000
DTSTAMP:20190110T111436Z
CREATED:20190110T111436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T111436Z
UID:10000782-1521986400-1522000800@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:OCA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2:00:00 PM – 6:00:00 PM The regular meeting of the OCA Board is at 2:00 p.m.\, at the People Ready office at 696 Commonwealth Ave.\, Fullerton\, CA. All members are welcome to attend\, but please contact our host\, Greg Schedcik\, in advance to let him know you will be attending. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/oca-board-meeting/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180316T213000
DTSTAMP:20190110T105241Z
CREATED:20190110T105241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T105241Z
UID:10000769-1521228600-1521235800@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:Private meeting-Astropysics SIG
DESCRIPTION:Our Astrophysics group meets to discuss and learn about how the universe works as a seminar group that bases its discussions on topics of interest introduced by the participants and the videos that are shown during the meetings on different aspects of astrophysics. The meetings are held in the classroom at the Heritage Museum of Orange County\, located at 3101 W. Harvard Ave.\, Santa Ana. The museum is located about a half-block west of Fairview; Harvard is about two miles north of the 405 Fwy\, between Warner and Edinger. The driveway is at the western end of the museum property; follow it around to the back of the property to the parking area; the classroom faces the parking area. All members are welcome – come join us for a stimulating evening! \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/private-meeting-astropysics-sig/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180216T213000
DTSTAMP:20190110T120043Z
CREATED:20190110T120043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T120043Z
UID:10000813-1518809400-1518816600@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:Private meeting-Astropysics SIG
DESCRIPTION:Our Astrophysics group meets to discuss and learn about how the universe works as a seminar group that bases its discussions on topics of interest introduced by the participants and the videos that are shown during the meetings on different aspects of astrophysics. The meetings are held in the classroom at the Heritage Museum of Orange County\, located at 3101 W. Harvard Ave.\, Santa Ana. The museum is located about a half-block west of Fairview; Harvard is about two miles north of the 405 Fwy\, between Warner and Edinger. The driveway is at the western end of the museum property; follow it around to the back of the property to the parking area; the classroom faces the parking area. All members are welcome – come join us for a stimulating evening! \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/private-meeting-astropysics-sig-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180112T223000
DTSTAMP:20190110T104138Z
CREATED:20190110T104138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T104138Z
UID:10000761-1515785400-1515796200@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:OCA General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are FREE and open to the public\, and are held at Chapman University \nAgenda:\nClub Announcements\nWhats Up: See Announcement on Home Page.\nMain speaker: See announcement on Home Page\nbreak\nLibrary: Members can check out books from our extensive collection. \nRefreshments: will be available (coffee\, donuts\, soft drinks\, etc.). \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/oca-general-meeting-10/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180102T203000
DTSTAMP:20190110T102240Z
CREATED:20190110T102240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T102240Z
UID:10000752-1514917800-1514925000@www.ocastronomers.org
SUMMARY:AstroImagers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the AstroImagers group meets at: The Urban Workshop 365-A Clinton Street Costa Mesa\, CA 92626 It is located on Clinton Street (off Red Hill)\, which is on the southwest corner of the Orange County Airport. (See map). When entering the lobby\, turn right and go to the end of the hall. All OCA members and prospective members interested in imaging\, or just seeing images and finding out how it’s done are invited to attend. This very active group includes all levels of imagers\, from beginners through experts in CCD\, video and film astrophotography. \nViews: 3
URL:https://www.ocastronomers.org/calendar/astroimagers-meeting-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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