Four veteran OCA astronomy outreachers attended the Moiola Elementary School Astronomy Night in Fountain Valley on March 21, 2006. Pictured are Jim Benet, Paul Krietz, Tom Drouet and Matthew Ota.

One hundred and twenty parents and children attended, viewing Saturn, Mars, M42 and other objects. Since Many of the children were in the lower grades, it may have been the first time they had ever seen anything through a telescope.

However, the lines were long, and just two more telescopes set up would have reduced the waiting time in line.

The OCA encourages and welcomes members to join in the outreach program.

Contact Jim Benet at jimbenet@pacbell.net to get on his outreach mailing list