Orange County Astronomers

Private Outreach - Heritage Museum of OC
2019-03-15 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Heritage Museum of OC, 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA, 92704, United States
Event: Heritage Museum of Orange County
Date: Friday, 3/15/2019
Viewing at 8:00 PM, Sunset at 6:59 PM
Place: Heritage Museum of Orange County
Address: 3101 W Harvard St; Santa Ana
Location: 33°43’15″N, 117°54’38″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South to 405 N. Merge onto 405 North towards Long Beach. Take the Exit 11 Fairview Rd /Harbor Blvd, keep Right at the fork and follow signs for Fairview Rd. Turn right onto Fairview Rd, 2.2 mi. Turn Left onto West Harvard Rd. The Heritage Museum will be on your right. Turn into the driveway marked for Bus and Employee Entrance and follow it back behind the museum to park.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Olive Elementary School
2019-03-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Olive Elementary School, 3038 Magnolia Ave, Orange, CA, 92865, United States
Event: Olive Elementary School
Date: Tuesday, 3/26/2019
Viewing at 8:15 PM, Sunset at 7:07 PM
Place: Olive Elementary School
Address: 3038 N Magnolia Avenue; Orange
Location: 33°50’24″N, 117°50’39″W
Directions: Merge onto I-5 N; go 2.5 mi. Take exit 103A for CA-55 N; go 0.2 mi. Keep left and merge onto CA-55 N; go 6.2 mi. Take exit 17 toward Nohl Ranch Rd/Lincoln Ave; go 0.2 mi. Turn left onto N Santiago Blvd. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Lincoln Ave; go 0.7 mi. Turn right onto N Olive Ave; go .02 mi. Stay on Olive past Buena Vista Ave and just before the turn onto Orange-Olive, turn right through the school gate and go right onto the basketball courts for telescope set-up.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - St. Francis of Assisi School
2019-03-28 20:00 - 22:00 | St. Francis of Assisi School, 5330 Eastside Circle, Yorba Linda, CA, 92887, United States
Event: St. Francis of Assisi School
Date: Thursday, 3/28/2019
Viewing at 8:15 PM, Sunset at 7:09 PM
Place: St. Francis of Assisi School
Address: 5330 Eastside Circle; Yorba Linda
Location: 33°52’55″N, 117°44’48″W
Directions: Take CA-55 North towards Riverside. Merge onto CA-91 E towards Riverside, 4.8 mi. Use Right 2 lanes to take Exit 39 for Weir Canyon Rd towards Yorba Linda Blvd., 0.3 mi. Use the Left 2 lanes to turn Left onto S Weir Canyon Rd, 0.6 mi. Continue onto Yorba Linda Blvd. Turn Right onto New River Rd, 0.3 mi. Turn Left onto Esperanza Rd, 0.1 mi. Turn Left onto Eastside Cir, 0.3 mi. School will be on your right.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Gates Elementary School
2019-03-29 20:00 | Gates Elementary School
Event: Gates Elementary School
Date: Friday, 3/29/2019
Viewing at 8:00 PM, Sunset at 7:09 PM
Place: Gates Elementary School
Address: 23882 Landisview; Lake Forest
Location: 33°36’57″N, 117°41’47″W
Directions: Take the 55 Fwy south to the I-5 south. Go south on the I-5 20 miles to the El Toro Rd exit. Turn left on Avenida de la Carlota – go 0.1 mi. Turn left on El Toro Rd – go 0.3 mi. Turn right on Rockfield Blvd – go 0.2 mi. Turn left on Silverbay Dr – go < 0.1 mi. Silverbay Dr becomes Belgreen Pl – go 0.2 mi. Turn left on Landisview Ave and go past the school. Turn right on Arrowhead St and the hop the curve at the gate.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Biola University
2019-04-02 20:15 - 22:15 | Biola University, 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA, 90639, United States
Event: Biola University
Date: Tuesday, 4/2/2019
Viewing at 8:15 PM, Sunset at 7:13 PM
Place: Biola University

Address: 13800 Biola Avenue; La Mirada
Location: 33°54’18″N, 118°00’48″W
Directions: Take CA-91 West or I-5 North to Beach Blvd. Exit onto Auto Center Drive. Continue to Beach Blvd. Go north on Beach Blvd about 1.0 mi. Turn left onto La Mirada Blvd. Drive 1 mi past Rosecrans Ave. Turn left at the east campus entrance. Enter campus then turn left. Drive south past the soccer field to Parking Structure S (22 on map). Enter and drive to the top level. Setup scopes at the top east end of the structure.
Views: 4

Beginner’s Class
2019-04-05 19:30 - 21:30 | CA
7:30:00 PM – 9:30:00 PM The 2nd session of the Beginners Astronomy Class covers the different types of equipment used to observe the night sky, including telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, filters, and advantages and disadvantages of different options. The Beginners Astronomy Class is held at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana. For details, please see the webpage on the Beginners Class, under “About OCA” and “Special Interest Groups”. Free and open to the public as well as members of OCA. Note: All who attend are invited to one of our monthly OC star parties as our guest.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Wilson Elementary School
2019-04-05 20:15 - 22:15 | Wilson Elementary School, 8317 East Sheffield Road, San Gabriel, CA, 91775, United States
Event: Wilson Elementary School
Date: Friday, 4/5/2019
Viewing at 8:15 PM, Sunset at 7:15 PM
Place: Wilson Elementary School
Address: 801 W. Wilson Street; Costa Mesa
Location: 33°39’18″N, 117°56’00″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa. Use Right lane to take Exit 3 toward 22nd Ave/Victoria St., 0.2 mi. Stay to the right to merge onto Newport Ave., 0.1 mi. Turn Right onto Victoria St, 1.5 mi. Turn right onto Placentia Ave. School will be on your Left.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Laguna Woods Astronomy Club
2019-04-09 20:15 - 22:15 | CA
Event: Laguna Woods Astronomy Club
Date: Tuesday, 4/9/2019
Viewing at 8:15 PM, Sunset at 7:17 PM
Place: Held at Clubhouse 5
Address: 24262 Punta Alta; Laguna Woods
Location: 33°36’30″N, 117°44’54″W
Directions: Take CA-55 to I-5 South. Merge onto I-5 South; go 11.9 mi to the El Toro Rd exit. Merge onto Paseo de Valencia; go 0.2 mi. Turn right onto El Toro Rd and go 2.1 mi to Calle Corta. Turn right on Calle Corta into Gate 9. Turn right at Avenida Sosiega; go 0.2 mi. Turn left at Monte Hermoso; go 0.3 mi. Turn right at Punta Alta, Clubhouse 5 is on the right.
Views: 4

Public Outreach - OC Parks Upper Newport Bay
2019-04-26 20:30 - 22:30 | OC Parks Upper Newport Bay, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, United States
Event: OC Parks Upper Newport Bay
Date: Friday, 4/26/2019
Viewing at 8:30 PM, Sunset at 7:31 PM
Place: OC Parks Upper Newport Bay
Address: 2301 University Drive; Newport Beach
Location: 33°39’16″N, 117°53’11″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa. Use the Right 2 lanes to take Exit 5A towards SR-73 South to San Diego, 0.9 mi. Merge onto SR-73 S and take Right lane to take Exit 16 towards Irvine Ave/ Campus Dr., 0.2 mi. Use Right lane to merge onto SE Bristol St., 0.1 mi. Use Right 2 lanes, turn Right onto Irvine Ave., 0.9 mi. Turn Left onto University Dr. Park will be on your immediate right, take 2nd driveway to turn into employee parking lot. (Do not use public parking lot)
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Heritage STEAM Elementary
2019-04-30 20:30 - 21:30 | Heritage STEAM Elementary, 15400 Lansdowne Rd, Tustin, CO, 92782, United States
Event: Heritage STEAM Elementary
Date: Tuesday, 4/30/2019
Viewing at 8:30 PM, Sunset at 7:34 PM
Place: Heritage STEAM Elementary
Address: 15400 Lansdowne Rd; Tustin
Location: 33°43’05″N, 117°49’45″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa, 4 mi. Take exit 9 for Edinger Ave. Use Right two lanes to turn onto E Edinger Ave, .7 mi. Turn Right onto Redhill Ave, .4 mi. Turn Left onto Valencia Ave and make another immediate Left onto Lansdowne Rd. School will be in front of you.
Views: 4

Beginner’s Class
2019-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | CA
7:30:00 PM – 9:30:00 PM The 3rd session of the Beginners Astronomy Class covers different ways of finding what’s up in the night sky. Special topic is learning the constellations. The Beginners Astronomy Class is held at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana. For details, please see the webpage on the Beginners Class, under “About OCA” and “Special Interest Groups”. Download the sample information package. Free and open to the public as well as members of OCA. Note: All who attend are invited to one of our monthly OC star parties as our guest. More
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Girl Scout Troop 103
2019-05-03 20:45 - 22:00 | Vessels Elementary School, 5900 Cathy Ave, Cypress, CA, 90630, United States
Views: 4

Beginner’s Class
2019-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | CA
7:30:00 PM – 9:30:00 PM The 4th session of the Beginners Astronomy Class provides a more indepth explanation of telescopes and how they operate. This is a technical discussion covering the physics behind the telescope. The Beginners Astronomy Class is held at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana. For details, please see the webpage on the Beginners Class, under “About OCA” and “Special Interest Groups”. Free and open to the public as well as members of OCA. Note: All who attend are invited to one of our monthly OC star parties as our guest. More
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Heritage STEAM Elementary
2019-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Heritage STEAM Elementary, 15400 Lansdowne Rd, Tustin, CO, 92782, United States
Event: Heritage STEAM Elementary
Date: Tuesday, 1/14/2020
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:04 PM
Place: Heritage STEAM Elementary
Address: 15400 Lansdowne Rd; Tustin
Location: 33°43’05″N, 117°49’45″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa, 4 mi. Take exit 9 for Edinger Ave. Use Right two lanes to turn onto E Edinger Ave, .7 mi. Turn Right onto Redhill Ave, .4 mi. Turn Left onto Valencia Ave and make another immediate Left onto Lansdowne Rd. School will be in front of you.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Northwood High School
2019-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Northwood High School, 4515 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA, 92620, United States
Event: Northwood High School
Date: Monday, 1/13/2020
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:03 PM
Place: Northwood High School
Address: 4515 Portola Pkwy; Irvine
Location: 33°44’04″N, 117°44’57″W
Directions: Merge onto CA-91 E/Riverside Fwy toward Riverside; go 1.1 mi. Take exit 40 for California 241 South Toll toward Irvine; go 1.0 mi. Continue onto CA-241 S; go 5.8 mi. Keep right at the fork to continue on CA-261 S, follow signs for California 261 Toll S/Irvine; go 3.1 mi. Take exit 3 for Portola Pkwy; go 0.4 mi. Turn left onto Portola Pkwy; go 1.4 mi. Turn left onto Yale; go 0.3 mi. Turn left. Turn right. Turn left. School is on the right.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - St. Francis of Assisi School
2019-06-25 20:00 - 22:00 | St. Francis of Assisi School, 5330 Eastside Circle, Yorba Linda, CA, 92887, United States
Event: St. Francis of Assisi School
Date: Thursday, 3/19/2020
Viewing at 8:00 PM, Sunset at 7:02 PM
Place: St. Francis of Assisi School
Address: 5330 Eastside Circle; Yorba Linda
Location: 33°52’55″N, 117°44’48″W
Directions: Take CA-55 North towards Riverside. Merge onto CA-91 E towards Riverside, 4.8 mi. Use Right 2 lanes to take Exit 39 for Weir Canyon Rd towards Yorba Linda Blvd., 0.3 mi. Use the Left 2 lanes to turn Left onto S Weir Canyon Rd, 0.6 mi. Continue onto Yorba Linda Blvd. Turn Right onto New River Rd, 0.3 mi. Turn Left onto Esperanza Rd, 0.1 mi. Turn Left onto Eastside Cir, 0.3 mi. School will be on your right.
Views: 4

Beginner’s Class -"How to use your Telescope"
2019-07-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Heritage Museum of OC, 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA, 92704, United States
This is the “How to Use Your Telescope” session of the Beginners Astronomy Class, held at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana. If you have a telescope and would like some help learning to set it up and use it, bring it along to this class. Or just attend to look through a telescope. As with all sessions of the Beginners Class, it is free and open to the public. For details about the Beginners Class in general, including the schedule of topics and course handouts, please see the webpage on the Beginners Class, under “About” and “Special Interest Groups”. Free and open to the public as well as members of OCA. Note: All who attend are invited to one of our monthly OC star parties as our guest.
If you are an experienced telescope user we can always use volunteers to help on this night. Share your knowledge and meet other astronomers.

Views: 4

Private Outreach - Bathgate Elementary School
2019-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Bathgate Elementary School Foundation, 27642 Napoli Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
Event: Bathgate Elementary School
Date: Monday, 12/2/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 4:44 PM
Place: Bathgate Elementary School
Address: 27642 Napoli Way; Mission Viejo
Location: 33°34’48″N, 117°38’56″W
Directions: Take CA-55 S to I-5 South. Take exit 11A and merge onto I-5 S; go 5.9 mi. Keep right to stay on I-5 S; go 8.3 mi. Take exit 88 for Oso Pkwy; go 0.3 mi. Turn left onto Oso Pkwy); go 1.9 mi. Turn right onto San Rafael; go 0.7 mi. Turn right onto Napoli Way. School is on the left. Access the basketball court by circling counter-clockwise around the back of the school starting from the north end of the school.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Russell Elementary School
2019-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Russell Elementary School, 600 S Jackson, Santa Ana, CA, 92704, United States
Event: Russell Elementary School
Date: Thursday, 2/20/2020
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:40 PM
Place: Russell Elementary School
Address: 600 S Jackson; Santa Ana
Location: 33°44’21″N, 117°55’00″W
Directions: Take CA-55 to CA-22 W. Take exit 13 to merge onto CA-22 W; go 5.4 mi. Take exit 12 for Harbor Blvd; go 0.3 mi. Turn left onto Harbor Blvd; go 2.0 mi. Turn left onto W Camille St; go 0.3 mi. Take the 1st right onto S Jackson St; go 0.1 mi. School is on the right,
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Cancelled
2019-07-13 21:00 - 22:30 | San Mateo Campground, 830 Cristianitos Rd, San Clemente, CA, 92672, United States
Event: San Mateo Campground
Date: Saturday, 7/13/2019
Viewing at 9:00 PM, Sunset at 8:03 PM
Place: San Mateo Campground
Address: 830 Cristianitos Rd; San Clemente
Location: 33°24’18″N, 117°35’04″W
Directions: Take CA-55 south to the I-5. Take the I-5 South toward San Diego – go 30.8 mi. Take the Cristianitos Rd exit; go 0.2 mi. Turn left on Cristianitos Rd – go 0.9 mi. Turn right after entering park and go a half mile to the parking lot on right (just below the amphitheater).
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Shipley Nature Center
2019-07-20 21:00 - 22:30 | Shipley Nature Center, 17851 Goldenwest, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647, United States
Event: Shipley Nature Center
Date: Saturday, 7/20/2019
Viewing at 9:00 PM, Sunset at 8:03 PM
Place: Held at Central Park
Address: 17851 Goldenwest; Huntington Beach
Location: 33°42’11″N, 118°00’33″W
Directions: Take CA-55 S to I-405 N. Slight left at I-405 N; go 7.0 mi. Take exit 15 for Warner Ave toward Magnolia St; go 0.2 mi. Keep right at the fork and merge onto Warner Ave; go 1.5 mi. Turn left at Beach Blvd/CA-39; go 0.5 mi. Turn right at Slater Ave; go 1.0 mi. Turn left at Goldenwest St; go 0.3 mi. Park is on the right. Drive into park and then down the path on the north side of the park.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Cub Scout Pack 800 Campout
2019-07-27 21:00 - 22:30 | Lomarena Elementary, 25100 Earhart Rd, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, United States
Event: Cub Scout Pack 800 Campout
Date: Saturday, 7/27/2019
Viewing at 9:00 PM, Sunset at 7:57 PM
Place: Cub Scout Pack 800 Campout
Address: 25100 Earhart Rd; Laguna Hills
Location: 33°35’44″N, 117°41’31″W
Directions: Event held at Lomarena Elementary School. Take the CA-55 South to the I-5. Take the I-5 South towards San Diego – go 13 mi. Take the Alicia Pkwy exit. Turn right on Alicia Pky – go 0.6 mi. Turn left on Wilkes Pl – go < 0.1 mi. Turn left on Barents – go 0.1 mi. Turn right on Earhart Rd.
Views: 4

Beginner’s Class
2019-08-02 19:30 - 21:30 | CA
:30:00 AM – 9:30:00 AM The 6th session of the Beginners Astronomy Class covers covers the basics of astrophotography, covering different types of imaging, how different types of cameras are used for this kind of photography, and other equipment and considerations for taking a good picture. This session is taught by Kyle Coker, who is active in the club�s AstroImaging section. The Beginners Astronomy Class is held at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana. For details, please see the webpage on the Beginners Class, under “About OCA” and “Special Interest Groups”. Download the sample information package. Free and open to the public as well as members of OCA. Note: All who attend are invited to one of our monthly OC star parties as our guest. More
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Cancelled
2019-08-10 20:30 - 22:00 | San Mateo Campground, 830 Cristianitos Rd, San Clemente, CA, 92672, United States
Event: San Mateo Campground
Date: Saturday, 8/10/2019
Viewing at 8:45 PM, Sunset at 7:45 PM
Place: San Mateo Campground
Address: 830 Cristianitos Rd; San Clemente
Location: 33°24’18″N, 117°35’04″W
Directions: Take CA-55 south to the I-5. Take the I-5 South toward San Diego – go 30.8 mi. Take the Cristianitos Rd exit; go 0.2 mi. Turn left on Cristianitos Rd – go 0.9 mi. Turn right after entering park and go a half mile to the parking lot on right (just below the amphitheater).
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Mission Viejo Campout Under the Stars
2019-08-17 20:45 - 22:45 | Cordova Park, 26931 El Retiro, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
Event: Mission Viejo Campout Under the Stars
Date: Saturday, 8/17/2019
Viewing at 8:45 PM, Sunset at 7:38 PM
Place: Mission Viejo Campout Under the Stars
Address: 26931 El Retiro; Mission Viejo
Location: 33°34’19″N, 117°39’21″W
Directions: Take I-5 South towards San Diego. Take Exit 88 for Oso Pkwy, use the 2 Left lanes to turn Left onto Oso Pkwy, 0.8 mi. Turn Right onto Margureite Pkwy, 1.1 mi. Turn Left onto Felipe Rd and then Right onto El Retiro. The Cordova Park is on your right.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - OC Parks Astronomy Night
2019-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | O’Neill Regional Park, 30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon, CA, 92679, United States
Event: OC Parks Astronomy Night
Date: Saturday, 10/19/2019
Time: Viewing at 7:15 PM, Sunset at 6:15 PM
Place: Held at O’Neill Regional Park
Address: 30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd.; Trabuco Canyon, 92679
Location: 33°39’05″N, 117°36’03″W
Directions: Head to I-5 South towards San Diego. Take exit 91 towards El Toro Rd via Avenida De La Carlota. Use the Left three lanes to turn Left onto El Toro Rd. Travel 7.5 mi. and turn Right onto Live Oak Canyon Rd. Live Oak becomes Trabuco Canyon Rd. Looks for signs for O’Neill Regional Park on the Right.
Views: 4

Public Outreach - OC Parks Upper Newport Bay
2019-08-23 20:30 - 22:30 | OC Parks Upper Newport Bay, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, United States
Event: OC Parks Upper Newport Bay
Date: Friday, 8/23/2019
Viewing at 8:30 PM, Sunset at 7:32 PM
Place: OC Parks Upper Newport Bay
Address: 2301 University Drive; Newport Beach
Location: 33°39’16″N, 117°53’11″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa. Use the Right 2 lanes to take Exit 5A towards SR-73 South to San Diego, 0.9 mi. Merge onto SR-73 S and take Right lane to take Exit 16 towards Irvine Ave/ Campus Dr., 0.2 mi. Use Right lane to merge onto SE Bristol St., 0.1 mi. Use Right 2 lanes, turn Right onto Irvine Ave., 0.9 mi. Turn Left onto University Dr. Park will be on your immediate right, take 2nd driveway to turn into employee parking lot. (Do not use public parking lot)
Views: 4

Public Outreach - Nix Nature Center
2019-08-24 20:30 - 22:00 | Nix Nature Center, 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, United States
Event: Nix Nature Center
Date: Saturday, 8/24/2019
Viewing at 8:30 PM, Sunset at 7:30 PM
Place: Nix Nature Center
Address: 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd; Laguna Beach
Location: 33°36’30″N, 117°45’48″W
Directions: Take CA-55 S to I-5 South. Take exit 11A to merge onto I-5 South; go 7.7 mi. Take exit 95 for State Hwy 133 South. Merge onto CA-133 S; go 5.4 mi. Nix Nature Center is on the right (west side of the street).
Views: 4

Public Outreach - Stanton Star Party
2019-08-30 20:30 - 22:30 | Stanton Central Park, 10660 Western Ave, Stanton, CA, 90680, United States
Event: Stanton Star Party
Date: Friday, 8/30/2019
Viewing at 8:30 PM, Sunset at 7:24 PM
Place: Stanton Star Party
Address: 10660 Western Avenue; Stanton
Location: 33°48’28″N, 118°00’07″W
Directions: Take CA-55 North and take exit for CA-22 W towards Garden Grove. Follow CA-22 W to Westminster, 8.3 mi. Take exit 7 for Garden Grove Fwy. Turn Right onto Garden Grove Fwy and make an immediate Left onto Western Ave, 2.3 mi. Stanton Central Park will be on your Right.
Views: 4

Private Outreach - Los Alamitos Elementary Campout
2019-09-06 20:15 - 22:00 | Los Alamitos Elementary, 10862 Bloomfield St, Los Alamitos, CA, United States
Event: Los Alamitos Elementary Campout
Date: Friday, 9/6/2019
Viewing at 8:15 PM, Sunset at 7:15 PM
Place: Los Alamitos Elementary Campout
Address: 10862 Bloomfield St.; Los Alamitos
Location: 33°48’21″N, 118°03’43″W
Directions: Take CA-91 West. Take the Valley View exit. Turn left onto Valley View from the exit ramp; go 3.0 mi. Turn right onto Ball Rd. go 2.0 mi. Turn left onto Bloomfield St and go 0.8 mi.
Views: 4
