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 […]
Event: Brywood Elementary School Date: Friday, 2/21/2020 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:41 PM Place: Brywood Elementary School Address: 1 Liberty; Irvine Location: 33°42'43"N, 117°46'25"W Directions: Take CA-55 South to I-5 South. Take exit 11A to merge onto I-5 South; go 4.0 mi. Take exit 99 for Culver Dr; go 0.4 mi. Turn left […]
Private star party at the Anza Site. Open to members and their guests only.
Event: Buena Park Junior High Date: Tuesday, 2/25/2020 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:45 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. […]
Event: Beatty Elementary School Date: Friday, 2/28/2020 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:47 PM Place: Beatty Elementary School Address: 8201 Country Club; Buena Park Location: 33°53'05"N, 117°59'28"W Directions: Take CA-91 west to the 5 Fwy. Take I-5 Fwy west to Beach Blvd. Turn right on Beach Blvd to Malvern. Turn right on Malvern. At […]
Event: Vista Verde K-8 School Date: Thursday, 3/2/2020 Time: Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:46 PM Place: Vista Verde K-8 School Address: 6 Federation Way; Irvine, 92603 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. […]