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3 Events in May 2026 Explore the Universe!

May 1, 2026

Come on out and join fellow astronomy enthusiasts.  Bring family & friends 

2026 Star Parties and events

January 3, 2026

2026 Schedule

January 1, 2026

2026 Schedule 

VCAS Lecture series  ARE the 2nd Friday of the Month. January thru June at 403 W. Hillcrest Thousand Oaks 

2 Mount Wilson trips- October 10th and November 14th  (reservation required) $80  current members only.


January 09th- Friday at Hillcrest, VCAS meeting  Dave Holland The Winter Sky

February 13th  Friday at Hillcrest, VCAS meeting with guest speaker Dr.  Caleb Baker NASA - Nancy Grace Roman telescope talk

March 13th Friday, at Hillcrest VCAS meeting with guest Speaker Sarah Elizabeth McCandless- JPL/NASA 

March 21st-Saturday,  Messier Marathon, 


April 10th Friday, at Hillcrest VCAS meeting with Tim Thompson- Mount Wilson "The REAL Magic Mountain"

May 02th Saturday, VCAS Booth at Simi Valley Street Fair 

May 08th Friday, Hillcrest VCAS meeting with  Dave Holland.  All about Asterisms, How to navigate the night sky.

May 09th Saturday, night at Paramount Ranch ( Star Party) 

June 12th Friday, at Hillcrest VCAS meeting with Professor Heather A Knutson, Properties of planets outside the solar system

June 20th  Saturday at Paramount Ranch  (Public) Star Party

July 11th  Saturday Park in the Dark, Santa Monica Mountains Natl Park Service.  -  Star Party

July 18th Saturday night Moorpark College Star Party at the Charles Temple Observatory 

Aug 08th, Saturday night,  Star Party at Paramount Ranch

Aug 15th Saturday night Moorpark College Star Party at the Charles Temple Observatory  

Sept 19th Saturday night Star Party at Paramount Ranch

Oct 10th Saturday  Mount Wilson 60" Telescope trip- (prior reservation required) limit 25 

Oct 17th, Saturday night, Star Party at Paramount Ranch

Nov 13th  Friday Hillcrest VCAS meeting/ Vote in our Board of Directors (Public/ only members vote for BOD) Speaker tbd

Nov 14th Saturday Mount Wilson 60" Telescope trip- (prior reservation required ) limit 25

December 05th Saturday  VCAS Holiday Banquet (member only/ reservation required) 

Ventura County Astronomical Society in a nutshell

September 7, 2024

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!

 

 

 

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Hal Jandorf (1948-2023)

October 28, 2023

Moorpark College adjunct professor Harold "Hal" Jandorf spent his career showing students and others the importance of looking skyward.

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Shooting stars at Chuchupate

August 31, 2023

Some VCAS members traveled to the Chuchupate ranger station to observe the peak of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug 12.