The regular meeting of the OCA Board has been moved to 11:00 a.m. in the conference room at The Urban Workshop 365 Clinton St A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. There’s limited parking in the lot but plenty on the street. All members are welcome to attend, but please contact our Secretary, Alan Smallbone, in advance […]
Event: Imperial Elementary School Date: Monday, 1/28/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:18 PM Place: Imperial Elementary School Address: 400 S. Imperial Hwy; Anaheim Hills Location: 33°50’42"N, 117°47’21"W Directions: Take CA-55 North towards the 91. Use the Right two lanes to merge onto CA-91 E, 0.5 mi. Use the Right two lanes to take […]
Event: Cox Elementary School Date: Tuesday, 1/29/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:19 PM Place: Cox Elementary School Address: 17615 Los Jardines East; Fountain Valley Location: 33°42’29"N, 117°56’26"W Directions: Take CA-55 South to I-405 North. Take exit 6A to merge onto I-405 N; go 4.0 mi. Take exit 12 for Euclid St toward Newhope […]
Event: Castille Elementary School Date: Wednesday, 1/30/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:20 PM Place: Castille Elementary School Address: 24042 Via La Coruna; Mission Viejo Location: 33°36’50"N, 117°39’28"W Directions: Take CA-91 E to CA-241. Take CA-241S toward Irvine; go 16.5 mi. Take exit 7 for Portola Pkwy. Keep right and merge onto Portola Pkwy; […]
Event: Bryant Ranch Elementary Date: Thursday, 1/31/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:20 PM Place: Bryant Ranch Elementary Address: 24695 Paseo de Toronto; Yorba Linda Location: 33°52’47"N, 117°42’59"W Directions: Take CA-91 east to the Imperial Hwy exit. Turn left on Imperial Hwy - go 0.3 mi. Turn right on La Palma Ave - go […]
Event: Brywood Elementary School Date: Friday, 2/1/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:22 PM Place: Brywood Elementary School Address: 1 Westwood; 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 […]
7:30:00 AM - 9:30:00 AM The 6th session of the Beginners Astronomy Class covers 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 […]
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 […]
Private Star Party - Orange County 6:00:00 PM - 12/31/1899 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 […]
Event: Bonita Canyon Elementary Date: Monday, 2/4/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:25 PM Place: Bonita Canyon Elementary Address: 1 Sundance Drive; Irvine Location: 33°38’02"N, 117°48’47"W Directions: Take the CA-55 south exit towards Costa Mesa Fwy/Newport Beach. Take the I-405 south and exit on Culver D. Turn right on Culver Dr and go 1.4 […]
Event: Olive Elementary School Date: Tuesday, 2/5/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:26 PM Place: Olive Elementary School Address: 3038 N Magnolia Avenue; Orange Location: 33°50’24"N, 117°50’39"W Directions: Merge onto I-5 N; go 2.5 mi. Take exit 103A for CA-55 N; go 0.2 mi. Keep left and merge onto CA-55 N; go 6.2 mi. […]
6:30:00 PM - 8:30:00 PM Monthly meeting of the AstroImagers group meets at: The Urban Workshop 365-A Clinton Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 It is located on Clinton Street (off Red Hill), which is on the southwest corner of the Orange County Airport. (See map). When entering the lobby, turn right and go to the […]
7:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM Event: Northwood High School Date: Wednesday, 2/6/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:27 PM Place: Northwood High School Address: 4515 Portola Pkwy; Irvine Location: 33°44’04"N, 117°44’57"W Directions: Merge onto CA-91 E/Riverside Fwy toward Riverside; go 1.1 mi. Take exit 40 for California 241 South Toll toward Irvine; go 1.0 […]
Event: Rose Drive Elementary Date: Thursday, 2/7/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:28 PM Place: Rose Drive Elementary Address: 4700 Rose Drive; Yorba Linda Location: 33°53’32"N, 117°50’27"W Directions: Take the 55 Fwy North to the 91 Fwy West. Exit immediately at N. Tustin. Turn right (north) on Tustin 2.8 miles. Tustin turns into Rose […]
Meetings are FREE and open to the public, and are held at Chapman University Agenda: Club Announcements Whats Up: See Announcement on Home Page. Main speaker: See announcement on Home Page break Library: Members can check out books from our extensive collection. Refreshments: will be available (coffee, donuts, soft drinks, etc.). About OCA General Meetings […]
Event: Lomarena Elementary Date: Monday, 2/11/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:31 PM Place: Lomarena Elementary Address: 25100 Earhart Rd; Laguna Hills Location: 33°35’42"N, 117°41’36"W Directions: Take the CA-55 South to the I-5. Take the I-5 South towards San Diego - go 13 mi. Take the Alicia Pkwy exit. Turn right on Alicia Pky […]
Event: Heritage STEAM Elementary Date: Tuesday, 2/12/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:33 PM Place: Heritage STEAM Elementary Address: 15400 Lansdowne Rd; Tustin Location: 33°43’05"N, 117°49’45"W Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa, 4 mi. Take exit 9 for Edinger Ave. Use Right two lanes to turn onto E Edinger Ave, .7 mi. Turn […]
Event: Library of the Canyons Date: Wednesday, 2/13/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:33 PM Place: Library of the Canyons Address: 7531 Santiago Canyon Rd; Silverado Location: 33°44’38"N, 117°40’03"W Directions: Take CA-55 north towards the 91. Take the exit East Chapman Ave and continue on Chapman as it becomes E. Santiago Canyon Rd, 5.5 […]
Event: Vista Verde K-8 School Date: Thursday, 2/21/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:41 PM Place: Vista Verde K-8 School Address: 6 Federation Way; Irvine 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. Turn Right […]
Event: Oxford Prep Academy Saddleback Valley Date: Friday, 2/22/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:41 PM Place: Oxford Prep Academy Saddleback Valley Address: 22882 Loumont Dr; Lake Forest Location: 33°37’43"N, 117°42’03"W Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa. Take the exit for I-5 South towards San Diego; merge onto I-5 South, 8 mi. Use […]
Event: Yorba Linda Public Library Date: Saturday, 2/23/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:43 PM Place: Yorba Linda Public Library Address: 18181 Imperial Highway; Yorba Linda Location: 33°53’28"N, 117°48’54"W Directions: Take CA-55 N towards the CA-91. Merge onto CA-91 E, 1.9 mi. Use Right two lanes to take exit 36 for Imperial Hwy/ CA-90. […]
Event: Alderwood Elementary School Date: Monday, 2/25/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:44 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. […]
7:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM Event: Buena Park Junior High Date: Tuesday, 2/26/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:46 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 […]
Event: Guin Foss Elementary Date: Wednesday, 2/27/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:46 PM Place: Guin Foss Elementary Address: 18492 Vanderlip Ave; Tustin Location: 33°45’21"N, 117°48’40"W Directions: Take CA-55 South towards Costa Mesa and take exit 12A to merge onto 17th St, 1.2 mi. Turn Right onto Holt Ave, 0.2 mi. Turn Left onto […]
Event: Warren Elementary Date: Thursday, 2/28/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:47 PM Place: Warren Elementary Address: 12871 Estock Dr.; Garden Grove Location: 33°47’08"N, 117°54’36"W Directions: Take the CA-55 S to the CA-22 Freeway. Go west on CA-22 to Haster (4.2 miles). Turn right onto Haster St. and go 0.5 miles. Turn left onto […]
Event: Davis Magnet School Date: Friday, 3/1/2019 Viewing at 7:00 PM, Sunset at 5:48 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 […]
The first session of the Beginners Astronomy Class gives a general overview of all of the different objects you can see in the night sky, with some history and information about what they are and their significance. The Beginners Astronomy Class is held at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana. For details, […]
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 […]
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 […]
