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 […]
The 6th session of the Beginners Astronomy Class 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 special […]
Event: Sycamore Jr. High School Date: Tuesday, 2/11/2020 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:32 PM Place: Sycamore Jr. High School Address: 1801 E Sycamore St; Anaheim Location: 33°50'43"N, 117°53'39"W Directions: From I-5, take CA-57 N towards Pomona, 3.5 mi. Take Exit 4, for Lincoln Ave. Make a Left onto Lincoln Ave. Turn Right onto […]
Event: Cadence Park Elementary Date: Wednesday, 2/12/2020 Time: Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:32 PM Place: Cadence Park Elementary Address: 750 Benchmark; Irvine, 92618 Location: 33°40'52"N, 117°43'19"W Directions: Take I-5 South towards San Diego. Take Exit 96A for Sand Canyon Ave. Use the left 3 lanes to turn left onto Sand Canyon Ave. 0.8 […]
Event: Anaheim Hills Elementary Date: Thursday, 2/13/2020 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:33 PM Place: Anaheim Hills Elementary Address: 6450 East Serrano Ave; Anaheim Location: 33°49'47"N, 117°45'40"W Directions: Take CA-55 N towards the 91. Take exit 15 for Katella Ave. Make a Right onto Katella Ave and continue onto Villa Park Rd, 1.3 mi. […]
From Apples to Orange Juice: Can We Infer a Galaxy's Biography from Just One Photograph? Despite having data stretching back over 10 billion years and computer simulations that make realistic-looking galaxies starting from just gas and dark matter, humans do not have a theory that predicts why a galaxy looks the way it does based […]
If your lease is expired, this is the day to return OCA Loaner Scope. For details on where to return the scope, email scopes@ssccorp.com for details on the location and process. If this day is not convenient, you can bring your scope to the club's monthly meeting. Be sure to email the Scope Loan Director […]
If you have reserved an OCA Loaner Scope, this is the date to pick it up. You can reserve a scope by consulting the listings on this website, or email scope@ssccorp.com for a complete list of currently available telescopes. If you find a scope you would like to borrow, email scopes@ssccorp.com with the scope inventory […]
Event: Cub Scout Pack 727 Date: Tuesday, 2/18/2020 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:37 PM Place: Cub Scout Pack 727 Address: 21001 Rancho Trabuco; Rancho Santa Margarita Location: 33°39'27"N, 117°36'52"W Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Coasta Mesa, 2.4 mi. Use Right 2 lanes to take Exit 11A for I-5 S towards San Diego, 1.0 […]
Event: Russell Elementary School Date: Thursday, 2/20/2020 Time: Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:40 PM Place: Russell Elementary School Address: 600 S Jackson; Santa Ana, 92704 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 […]
