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Join us at our November meeting. We will be voting in our 2026 Board of Directors at this meeting. If you are a member and interested in holding a Board position, please notify our President at vcas.president1@gmail.com Come out and show your support.
We will have a special presentation by Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes. Their team will bring a selection of telescopes and accessories and share their expertise in choosing the right equipment for your astronomy journey.
Whether you’re looking to purchase your very first telescope or upgrade to more advanced gear, this telescope buying guide with show-and-tell will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and hands-on demonstrations. Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Hillcrest Center for the Arts- Community Rm
403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA
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Evening Under the Stars Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Charles Temple Observatory • Moorpark College
The Ventura County Astronomical Society proudly invites the Moorpark College community and the public to a free, family-friendly night of stargazing under the autumn sky!
Location: Charles Temple Observatory, Moorpark College Time: Amphitheater opens at 7:00 PM Stargazing ends at 10:00 PM
At 7:00 PM, enjoy a live guided tour of the night sky led by Dennis Willet, featuring stars, planets, and constellations visible during the fall season. Learn how to identify galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae as we explore the wonders of the October sky.
This event is free and open to the public, recommended for ages 6 and up. Please dress for evening temperatures.
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. Join Us at Our next star party at Moorpark College Observatory on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Click on events tab for more information on Our next events.
CalStar 2025
17-21 September
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Join VCAS for a night under the stars at Paramount Ranch for viewing of celestial objects. Viewing through the telescopes will begin after sundown, around 8:00 pm. Event is free and open to the public. Recommended for anyone over age of 6. Event is outdoors and can get chilly into the evening. Red lights only. Please no pets or white lights. Area of observing is gravel and dirt. Telescopes will be set up at the end of the asphalt driveway. Chairs are not needed unless you want to hang around throughout the night as our members switch between celestial objects they are observing in their telescope.
Paramount Ranch is located at 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301.
Come out and join the Ventura County Astronomical Society at our Paramount Ranch Star Party. Observing will begin after the Sun goes down, approximately 8:30 pm. Free outdoor event, open to the public. Recommended for anyone over the age of 6. Please no pets. Enjoy a night of viewing different celestial objects through member telescopes. Observing area is mostly flat ground with gravel and dirt. Night time temperatures can be chilly, dress accordingly. Please no white light flashlights, red lights only.
Paramount Ranch is located at 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301.