Category Archives: Article

How to Use Your Telescope

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If you have a telescope but you’re having problems using it – here’s an easy way to get some help!

If you want a fun chance to share your knowledge and help other people enjoy our hobby – come help us out as a volunteer!

This Friday, 11/7, 7:30 p.m. at the Centennial Museum in Santa Ana

Local Astronomy in Better Homes and Gardens

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The November 2003 issue of Better Homes and Gardens includes an interview with OCA member Russell Sipe.

The Labor Day 1997 Fire

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The recent Mountain Fire east of Temecula reminds us of the 1997 Labor Day Weekend Fire not far from the OCA site.

Impressions of Starry Nights Festival

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As a first timer at the Starry Nights Festival this article gives an unbiased overview of the small yearly gathering held by the Andromeda Society and the town of Yucca Valley,CA.

Computer Artist Opening at Griffith Observatory

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The Griffith Observatory has an immediate opening for a part-time computer artist.

Back in Those Days — #1

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Looking at our hobby and ourselves in days gone by. A new monthly column.

Change in Website Leadership Farewell to Liam, Welcome to Russ

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Liam Kennedy, who has built our website into a truly unique resource, has, to our sorrow, decided that the time has come for him to move out of the Webmaster position. Russell Sipe, our previous Webmaster, has graciously agreed to return as Interim Webmaster, while we work out a new structure for the management and further development of the website.

Loaner Program Coordinator Needed!

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We need a new Coordinator for the OCA Telescope Loaner Program…

OCA Outing to “Sun Rings”

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Join OCA members at the “Sun Rings” Concert on 10/14/03 and take advantage of the group discount!

Mars Mania at the UCI-OCA Mars Party

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People of all ages came to the UCI observatory to look at Mars. Many of the OCA members who regularly do outreaches supplemented UCi’s 24 inch telescope. It was estimated by many of us that the attendance was in the 1000’s perhaps as many as 3000.