Orange County Astronomers

Private Outreach - Olive Elementary School
2019-03-26 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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: 2

Full Moon
2019-03-20 00:00, 2019-02-19 00:00
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Heritage Museum of OC
2019-03-15 20:00 - 22:00 | 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: 2

Private Outreach - Cerro Villa Middle School
2019-03-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Cerro Villa Middle School, 17852 Serrano Ave, Villa Park, CA, 92861, United States
Event: Cerro Villa Middle School
Date: Thursday, 3/14/2019
Viewing at 8:00 PM, Sunset at 6:58 PM
Place: Cerro Villa Middle School
Address: 17852 Serrano Ave; Villa Park
Location: 33°49’12″N, 117°49’11″W
Directions: Take CA-55 to Katella Ave exit. Go east on E Katella Ave; go 0.5 mi. Turn left at N Wanda Rd; go 0.3 mi. Continue on N Santiago Blvd; go 0.5 mi. Turn right at Serrano Ave. Follow Serrano past the school and turn right on Nichols Ave. Entrance gate is on the right past the portables.
Views: 2

1st Qtr Moon
2019-03-14 00:00, 2019-02-12

Private star party – Anza
2019-03-09 18:00, 2019-03-02 18:00

OCA General Meeting - MAR 2019
2019-03-08 19:30 - 22:30
Meetings are FREE and open to the public, and are held at Chapman University
Agenda:
Club Announcements
Whats Up: See Announcement on Home Page.
Main speaker: See announcement on Home Page
break
Library: Members can check out books from our extensive collection.
Refreshments: will be available (coffee, donuts, soft drinks, etc.).
About OCA General Meetings
The OCA has a general meeting held on the second Friday of every month* at Chapman University.
These meetings are free and open to the general public.
The meetings take place in The Irvine Lecture Hall with seating for approximately 250 people.
The 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.
After the slideshow, the meeting officially starts at 7:30 PM.
The basic agenda, with approximate times, is as shown below.
* 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).
Agenda

7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Pre-meeting Slide Show
Arrival of audience. This presentation includes recent astronomical photographs taken by OCA members.

7:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Club Announcements
Usually presented by the OCA Secretary.

7:45 PM – 8:15 PM
“What’s Up?”
Presented by various OCA Members and guests from other clubs.

8:15 PM – 9:15 PM
Main Talk
Speakers are often from JPL/Caltech and other major educational and astronomical institutions.
The level of the talks are usually appropriate for anyone who has an interest in this hobby.

9:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Refreshments Break
Donuts, coffee and soda are available for a small donation.

9:30 PM – 10:00 PM
“Ask an Astronomer”
Anyone can stay behind and ask a panel of experts any burning question related to this hobby.

First Time Attending
Plan 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.
We recommend the paid parking lot which is an underground facility about a hundred feet east of Glassel. (see below)
Enter the parking lot from Walnut. Walnut is north of the main part of the campus.
After parking toward the south end, walk to the main stairs where you will find a ticketing machine that takes cash or credit card.
Buy 3 hours. The machine might take some time to finish the transaction.
Place the ticket on your dash board and then go up those stairs and continuing walking south to Hashinger Hall.
Library
During 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.
Membership
The club’s Treasurer is available to accept new applications and renewals. More…
Also a range of interesting astronomical items (calendars, decals, etc.) are available for sale at his table, of which, all proceeds go to the club.
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Cancelled
2019-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Laguna Niguel Elementary, 27922 Niguel Heights Blvd, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677, United States
Event: Laguna Niguel Elementary
Date: Thursday, 3/7/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:52 PM
Place: Laguna Niguel Elementary
Address: 27922 Niguel Heights Rd; Laguna Niguel
Location: 33°33’24″N, 117°42’16″W
Directions: Take I-5 South towards San Diego. Take Exit 88 for Oso Pkwy, using the Right two lanes to turn Right onto Oso, 1.8 mi. Turn Left onto Moulton Pkwy, 0.8 mi. Turn Right onto Avila Rd and then immediately turn Left onto Niguel Heights Blvd. School will be on your left.
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Bonita Canyon Elementary
2019-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Bonita Canyon Elementary, 1 Sundance Dr, Irvine, CA, 92603, United States
Event: Bonita Canyon Elementary
Date: Wednesday, 3/6/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:52 PM
Place: Bonita Canyon Elementary
Address: 1 Sundance Drive; Irvine
Location: 33°38’02″N, 117°48’47″W
Directions: Take the CA-55 south exit towards Costa Mesa Fwy/Newport Beach. Take the I-405 south and exit on Culver D. Turn right on Culver Dr and go 1.4 mi. Turn left on Campus Dr – go 0.4 mi. Turn right on Turtle Rock Dr – go 1.6 mi. Turn left on Sundance.
Views: 2

New Moon
2019-03-06 00:00

Private Outreach - Laguna Woods Astronomy Club
2019-03-05 19:30 - 21:30
Event: Laguna Woods Astronomy Club
Date: Tuesday, 3/5/2019
Viewing at 7:30 PM, Sunset at 5:51 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: 2

Private Outreach - Moulton Elementary
2019-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Moulton Elementary
7:00:00 PM – 9:00:00 PM
Event: Moulton Elementary
Date: Monday, 3/4/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:50 PM
Place: Moulton Elementary
Address: 29851 Highlands Ave; Laguna Niguel
Location: 33°31’44″N, 117°43’23″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South toward Newport Beach . Take exit 11A to merge onto I-5 S toward San Diego, go 13.1 mi. Take exit 90 for Alicia Pkwy. Turn right onto Alicia Pkwy; go 4.7 mi. Turn right onto Highlands Ave; go 1.3 m. School is on the left.
Views: 2

Private Star Party - Orange County
2019-03-02 18:00 - 23:59, 2019-03-02 18:00
Monthly Star Party in the OC Parks Open space (Location may vary), open to OCA Members and their guests only. NOTE: The actual time the gate opens may be different from what is shown above. The Orange County star parties generally begin with the opening of the gate about 30 minutes before sundown and close at midnight. Please contact Steve Mizera, the Star Party Coordinator, at mizeras@cox.net for details, and to be put on the OC Star Party mailing list.
Views: 2

Beginner’s Class
2019-03-01 19:30 - 21:30
The first session of the Beginners Astronomy Class gives a general overview of all of the different objects you can see in the night sky, with some history and information about what they are and their significance. 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: 2

Private Outreach - Davis Magnet School
2019-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Davis Magnet School, 1050 Arlington Dr, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Event: Davis Magnet School
Date: Friday, 3/1/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:48 PM
Place: Davis Magnet School
Address: 1050 Arlington St; Costa Mesa
Location: 33°40’13″N, 117°54’05″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South toward Newport Beach. Take exit 5B for Baker St; go 0.6 mi. Turn right at Baker St; go 0.3 mi. Turn left at Bristol St; go 0.6 mi. Take the 3rd right onto Newport Blvd; go 0.3 mi. Slight right at Arlington Dr; go 0.5 mi.
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Warren Elementary
2019-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Warren Elementary, 141 Weiss Rd, St Peters, MO, 63376, United States
Event: Warren Elementary
Date: Thursday, 2/28/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:47 PM
Place: Warren Elementary
Address: 12871 Estock Dr.; Garden Grove
Location: 33°47’08″N, 117°54’36″W
Directions: Take the CA-55 S to the CA-22 Freeway. Go west on CA-22 to Haster (4.2 miles). Turn right onto Haster St. and go 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Twintree Ln. and go 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Sungrove St. and then turn left onto Estock Dr.
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Guin Foss Elementary
2019-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Guin Foss Elementary, 18492 Vanderlip Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92705, United States
Event: Guin Foss Elementary
Date: Wednesday, 2/27/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:46 PM
Place: Guin Foss Elementary
Address: 18492 Vanderlip Ave; Tustin
Location: 33°45’21″N, 117°48’40″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa and take exit 12A to merge onto 17th St, 1.2 mi. Turn Right onto Holt Ave, 0.2 mi. Turn Left onto Vanderlip Ave. School will be on your Right.
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Cancelled
2019-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Buena Park Junior High, 6931 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA, 90620, United States
7:00:00 PM – 9:00:00 PM
Event: Buena Park Junior High
Date: Tuesday, 2/26/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:46 PM
Place: Buena Park Junior High
Address: 6931 Orangethorpe Ave; Buena Park
Location: 33°51’41″N, 118°00’46″W
Directions: Take CA-55 or CA-57 to CA-91. Take CA-91 west toward LA. Take the Knott Ave exit- Turn right onto Knott Ave. go 0.1 mi. Turn left onto Orangethorpe Ave. go <0.1 mi.
Views: 2

Last Qtr Moon
2019-02-26 00:00

Private Outreach - Alderwood Elementary School
2019-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Alderwood Elementary School, 2005 Knollcrest, Irvine, CA, 92604, United States
Event: Alderwood Elementary School
Date: Monday, 2/25/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:44 PM
Place: Alderwood Elementary School
Address: 2005 Knollcrest; Irvine
Location: 33°38’56″N, 117°46’31″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South to I-5 South. Take exit 11A to merge onto I-5 S; go 7.5 mi. Take exit 95 and merge onto CA-133 S; go 1.4 mi. Turn right onto Laguna Canyon Rd; go 0.5 mi. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Quail Hill; go 0.3 mi. Turn left onto Knollcrest; go 0.4 mi. School is on the right. Go through the gate at the North end of the parking lot to enter the blacktop area behind the school. The viewing location is on the basketball courts past the volleyball posts.
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Cancelled
2019-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Yorba Linda Public Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy, Yorba Linda, CA, 92886, United States
Event: Yorba Linda Public Library
Date: Saturday, 2/23/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:43 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. Use Left two lanes to turn Left onto CA-90/N Imperial Hwy, 3.2 mi. Library will be located on right hand side.
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Canceled
2019-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Oxford Prep Academy Saddleback Valley, 22882 Loumont Dr, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Event: Oxford Prep Academy Saddleback Valley
Date: Friday, 2/22/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:41 PM
Place: Oxford Prep Academy Saddleback Valley
Address: 22882 Loumont Dr; Lake Forest
Location: 33°37’43″N, 117°42’03″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa. Take the exit for I-5 South towards San Diego; merge onto I-5 South, 8 mi. Use the Right two lanes to take exit 92 for Bake Parkway, 1mi. Turn Left onto Bake Parkway, 1 mi. Turn Right onto Muirlands Blvd, 1 mi. Turn Left onto Loumont Drive. Turn Left onto Corta Cresta Drive which then turns right and becomes Costa Bella. Turn Right onto Blackfoot Drive. Turn Left onto Loumount Drive. School will be on your Right.
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Cancelled
2019-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Vista Verde K-8 School, 6 Federation Way, Irvine, CA, 92603, United States
Event: Vista Verde K-8 School
Date: Thursday, 2/21/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:41 PM
Place: Vista Verde K-8 School
Address: 6 Federation Way; Irvine
Location: 33°37’51″N, 117°49’38″W
Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa. Take exit 6B for 405 South/San Diego Fwy and take the exit for Culver Drive, 10.5 mi. Turn Right at the light onto Culver Drive. Continue on Culver for 2.3 mi – it will become Bonita Canyon Drive after you’ve passed UCI. Turn Left on to Turtle Ridge Drive and then turn Left again onto Federation Way. School will be on the Right.
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Cancelled
2019-02-13 19:00 - 21:00
Event: Library of the Canyons
Date: Wednesday, 2/13/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:33 PM
Place: Library of the Canyons
Address: 7531 Santiago Canyon Rd; Silverado
Location: 33°44’38″N, 117°40’03″W
Directions: Take CA-55 north towards the 91. Take the exit East Chapman Ave and continue on Chapman as it becomes E. Santiago Canyon Rd, 5.5 mi. Keep Left to stay on E Santiago Canyon Rd, 6.5 mi. The library will come up on the left hand side after the Silverado Children’s Center.
Views: 2

Private Outreach - Cancelled
2019-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Heritage STEAM Elementary, 15400 Lansdowne Rd, Tustin, CO, 92782, United States
Event: Heritage STEAM Elementary
Date: Tuesday, 2/12/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:33 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: 2

Private Outreach - Lomarena Elementary
2019-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Lomarena Elementary, 25100 Earhart Rd, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, United States
Event: Lomarena Elementary
Date: Monday, 2/11/2019
Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:31 PM
Place: Lomarena Elementary
Address: 25100 Earhart Rd; Laguna Hills
Location: 33°35’42″N, 117°41’36″W
Directions: 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: 2
