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Please be patient with our members sharing their telescopes for your viewing pleasure. Please do not touch the equipment without permission of the owner. 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.
Parking is in dirt, grassy area. Parking area can be uneven when walking due to use and weather throughout the year. Please be cautious when walking. Traffic for parking will be directed by volunteers at the beginning of the night. Please be courteous and allow us time to get each vehicle parked.
Please be patient with our members sharing their telescopes for your viewing pleasure. Please do not touch the equipment without permission of the owner. 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.
Parking is in dirt, grassy area. Parking area can be uneven when walking due to use and weather throughout the year. Please be cautious when walking. Traffic for parking will be directed by volunteers at the beginning of the night. Please be courteous and allow us time to get each vehicle parked.
Join Us for our monthly meeting. Tonight is a special night. We will be having our annual Board of Directors Elections. All positions are available. If you are interested in a BOD position please, email your interest to vcastreasurer@gmail.com so that your name can be added to a ballot and time can be set aside for you to present why you should hold a position (should there be more than one member interested in the same position). For elected positions, the VCAS President position will be vacated at the end of the year. We will need a new President. Additional information on BOD positions can be found on the members only page.
The elections will be held prior to the presentations for the evening. Our guest presenter is (TBD).
VCAS Youth Program
The Ventura County Astronomical Society (VCAS) is excited to launch its new youth program, Cosmic Explorers. This gathering will take place alongside the VCAS Monthly Meeting,
Cosmic Explorers is designed to engage young, aspiring astronomers in learning about our solar system and universe through hands-on activities, discussions, and observations. The program is open to VCAS members ages 6 through 14.
Participants will be grouped by age:
• Ages 6–10: Little Dippers
• Ages 11–14: Astro Cadets
We look forward to inspiring the next generation of skywatchers and scientists!
Our general meeting is held at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
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Please be patient with our members sharing their telescopes for your viewing pleasure. Please do not touch the equipment without permission of the owner. 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.
Parking is in dirt, grassy area. Parking area can be uneven when walking due to use and weather throughout the year. Please be cautious when walking. Traffic for parking will be directed by volunteers at the beginning of the night. Please be courteous and allow us time to get each vehicle parked.
Join us for a special evening under the stars and discover the wonders of the universe alongside park rangers.
Through telescopes, you'll have the opportunity to view planets and other celestial objects within our Milky Way galaxy. The event will also feature a variety of fun, hands-on educational activities, including the Night Sky Junior Ranger program—an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
To ensure your comfort, please dress in layers for changing evening temperatures and bring a flashlight with a red lens to help preserve night vision during the program.
Come and explore the Universe at the Charles Temple Observatory at Moorpark College. VCAS Club members will have their own telescopes set up and ready for public viewing. Bring family and friends, the event is FREE and Open to the public, staff and students at Moorpark College. We will start with a talk on the current Astronomy programs and events at Moorpark College and continue with a great talk on "What's up in the Night Sky for the month, an then off to the telescope field. A tour of the Observatory is also included by Dave Holland- but is limited to a small group of 12 people per session- 4 groups per hour.
Dress warm and please only use red flashlights at the event.
Please be patient with our members sharing their telescopes for your viewing pleasure. Please do not touch and equipment without permission of the owner. 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.
Parking is in dirt, grassy area. Parking area can be uneven when walking due to use and weather throughout the year. Please be cautious when walking. Traffic for parking will be directed by volunteers at the beginning of the night. Please be courteous and allow us time to get each vehicle parked.