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Vandenberg Amateur Astronomical Society
Star Parties |
SPECIAL NOTICE: The Endeavour
Center has
moved a few tenths of a mile to what was Los Padres Elementary School, at the
intersection of Mountain View Boulevard and Katsura Avenue, alongside
Manzanita Charter School. Club meetings will be held at the new location,
while the observatory remains at the old Maple High School
campus.
A star party is an event where observational astronomy enthusiasts
gather under dark skies to view the heavens above. Please see our
newsletter for the current schedule and locations. |
| VAAS holds its new moon star parties along Figueroa Mountain Road near Ranger Peak
during the warmer months of the year, usually at
Site 1.5, as we call it. We use locations at much lower elevation from November through
February and also for third-quarter star parties.
Select the links below for directions to the appropriate site. |
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Figueroa Mountain
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Endeavour Center Observatory
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Old Radar Site and Radar
Ridge
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Foxen Canyon Road
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| Star party etiquette should be followed as much as possible.
Bright lights ruin night vision, so try to get there before it gets dark
and use a red flashlight or keep flashlights off. |
| These events are weather-permitting, and the number of club members
attending can vary a great deal due to a variety of reasons. So we
can't guarantee you will find anyone there even if it's on our
calendar. If you are participating for the first time, it is
best to coordinate with a club member that is going. |
| Contact Information |