by Yagel | Mar 17, 2025 | Date Schedule
Schedule for this year March 29th Messier Marathon (Public) April 11th Hillcrest VCAS meeting (Public) May 03th- Moorpark College Observatory- ASTRONOMY DAY (Public) May 09th Hillcrest VCAS meeting (Public) June 20th Mount Wilson trip (reservations Req.) June 21st...
by Yagel | Sep 7, 2024 | Date Schedule
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...
by Yagel | Mar 29, 2024 | Date Schedule
Featured in the Ventura County Star, VCAS members provide insights and guidance for watching the upcoming total solar eclipse. Read the full article in the VC Star
by Yagel | Jan 1, 2024 | Date Schedule
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.
by Yagel | Oct 28, 2023 | Date Schedule, withpopup
Hal Jandorf (1948-2023) Hal Jandorf Memorial Service Presentation The video above was played at a memorial service held for Hal on November 17, 2023. Hal Jandorf Memorial Library We have inherited Hal’s personally curated collection of astronomy books, and we...
by Yagel | Aug 31, 2023 | Date Schedule
Some VCAS members traveled to the Chuchupate ranger station to observe the peak of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug 12. There was a HUGE crowd. Cars arriving after me had to park along the road. The lot was full by 7:15pm. My first photo of the evening shown below...
