Monthly Archives: October 2003

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.

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!

Loaner Program Coordinator Needed!

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

President’s Message – October 2003

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By Barbara ToyOctober, already! It hardly seems possible that we’re going into the tenth month of the year…however, starting with THE astronomical topic of August and September…Mars ManiaWe had some […]