Schedule for this year
March 29th Messier Marathon
April 11th Hillcrest VCAS meeting
May 03th- Moorpark College Observatory- ASTRONOMY DAY
May 09th Hillcrest VCAS meeting
June 20th Mount Wilson trip (reservations Req.)
June 21st Paramount Ranch Star Party (Public)
July 25th Mount Wilson trip (reservations Req.)
July 26th Night Sky Festival, Peter Strauss Ranch
August 23rd Evening Under the Stars, Paramount Ranch Star Party
Sept 13th Stargazing Party Paramount Ranch Star Party
Sept 27th Mount Wilson trip (reservations Req.)
October 04th Intl Observe the Moon night Star Party, Paramount Ranch Star Party October 18th Charles Temple Observatory at Moorpark College
November 14th Hillcrest VCAS meeting/ Vote in our Board of Directors
December 06th VCAS Holiday Banquet
What is the Ventura County Astronomical Society (VCAS)?
Are you passionate about exploring the stars and deepening your understanding of the universe? Join the Ventura County Astronomical Society (VCAS) and connect with a community of amateur astronomers! We offer engaging events, including public star parties, expert-led lectures, and hands-on workshops. Whether you're new to astronomy or a seasoned stargazer, our members enjoy exclusive access to telescopes, astro-imaging groups, field trips to dark-sky locations, and more. Come and share your curiosity with us—everyone is welcome under the stars!
Featured in the Ventura County Star, VCAS members provide insights and guidance for watching the upcoming total solar eclipse.
Happy New Year to All. I am looking forward to representing our society this year as your new 2024 Society President. With a new year we begin a new chapter into the VCAS, and I am looking forward to re-energizing our society into the future.
Moorpark College adjunct professor Harold "Hal" Jandorf spent his career showing students and others the importance of looking skyward.
Some VCAS members traveled to the Chuchupate ranger station to observe the peak of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug 12.