Our Astrophysics group meets to discuss and learn about how the universe works as a seminar group that bases its discussions on topics of interest introduced by the participants and the videos that are shown during the meetings on different aspects of astrophysics. The meetings are held in the classroom at the Heritage […]
The Board meeting of the OCA Astronomers will be held at the Urban Workshop, in Costa Mesa. The meeting starts at 11pm and usually last 2-3 hours. All members are welcome but please notify Alan Smallbone the club secretary if you will be attending.
Event: Cerro Villa Middle School Date: Monday, 11/18/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 4:49 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. […]
Event: Alderwood Elementary School Date: Tuesday, 11/19/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 4:48 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. […]
Sunset at 4:49 PM Address: Location: 33°42'33"N, 117°58'56"W Driving Directions: Take the CA-55 South toward Newport Beach. Take I-405 North - go 6.1 mi. Take the Warner Ave West exit - go 1.2 mi. Turn left on Newland St - go 0.5 mi. Turn right on Slater Ave - go 0.1 mi. Turn right on Zeider Ln […]
Event: McPherson Magnet School Date: Thursday, 11/21/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 4:47 PM Place: McPherson Magnet School Address: 333 S. Prospect St.; Orange Location: 33°47'01"N, 117°49'04"W Directions: Merge onto I-405. Take the exit toward CA-55 N; go 0.2 mi. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for CA-55 N and merge onto CA-55 […]
Event: Davis Magnet School Date: Friday, 11/22/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 4:47 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 […]
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 […]
