Tonight is the meeting of the AstroImagers Special Interest Group (AISIG). The meeting will start at 6:30pm and ends at 9pm at the Urban Workshop. This meeting is open to all members of the OCA. We have members of all skill levels and this is the place to ask questions, learn and meet other members […]
Event: La Paz Middle School Date: Friday, 10/4/2019 Viewing at 7:30 PM, Sunset at 6:34 PM Place: La Paz Middle School Address: 25151 Pradera Dr; Mission Viejo Location: 33°35'51"N, 117°40'06"W Directions: Take CA-55 South to I-5. Take the exit for I-5 South towards San Diego and merge onto I-5 South, 13 mi. Take exit 89 […]
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. This session is a must if thinking about buying a telescope. The Beginners Astronomy Class is held at the Heritage Museum of Orange […]
Event: International Observe the Moon Night Date: Saturday, 10/5/2019 Viewing at 7:30 PM, Sunset at 6:33 PM Place: Held at Laguna Canyon Wilderness Park Address: 18751 Laguna Canyon Rd; Laguna Beach Location: 33°36'29"N, 117°45'51"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 […]
The Universe in Infrared Light (There is no Red in Infrared) The 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 […]
Event: Rossmoor Elementary Campout Date: Wednesday, 10/16/2019 Viewing at 7:30 PM, Sunset at 6:20 PM Place: Rossmoor Elementary Campout Address: 3272 Shakespeare Drive; Los Alamitos Location: 33°47'33"N, 118°04'38"W Directions: Take CA-55 South to I-5, take the exit for 1-5 North towards Santa Ana/Anaheim. Take exit 102 to merge onto CA-22 W towards Seal Beach., 10 […]
Event: Loma Vista Elementary Date: Thursday, 10/17/2019 Viewing at 7:15 PM, Sunset at 6:18 PM Place: Loma Vista Elementary Address: 13822 S Prospect Ave; Santa Ana Location: 33°45'44"N, 117°49'09"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 […]
Event: Yorba Linda Public Library Date: Friday, 10/18/2019 Viewing at 7:15 PM, Sunset at 6:17 PM Place: Yorba Linda Public Library Address: 18181 Imperial Highway; Yorba Linda Location: 33°53’28"N, 117°48’54"W Directions: Take CA-55 N towards the CA-91. Merge onto CA-91 E, 1.9 mi. Use Right two lanes to take exit 36 for Imperial Hwy/ CA-90. […]
