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This category is for amateur astronomy groups (clubs, associations, informal gatherings) located in California.

Resources in This Category

• Astronomical Society of the Desert

  http://www.astrorx.org/
  Calendar of events, photos, history lecture meeting schedule, movies, and special events located in Palm Desert.

• Astronomical Society of the Pacific

  http://www.astrosociety.org/
  News publication, events, education, resources, support, and astro shop in San Francisco.

• Central Valley Astronomers

  http://cvafresno.org/
  Calendar, newsletter, forum, meetings, star party etiquette, photographs, and club photo located in Fresno.

• Fremont Peak Observatory Association

  http://fpoa.net/
  The only California State Parks cooperative association devoted to interpreting astronomy to the public, and includes information and weather reports for visitors. Located in San Juan Bautista.

• High Desert Astronomical Society

  http://www.hidasonline.com/
  Information on membership, meetings, activities, equipment, calendar, and includes a gallery and forum. Located at Apple Valley.

• Kern Astronomical Society

  http://www.kernastro.org/
  Newsletter, notes, images, and star party information located in Bakersfield.

• Los Angeles Astronomical Society

  http://www.laas.org/
  Star parties, activities, programs, bulletin, and gallery.

• Mount Diablo Astronomical Society

  http://www.mdas.net/
  Public program, newsletter, meetings, outreach program, gallery, and satellites based in Walnut Creek.

• Mountain Skies Astronomical Society

  http://www.mountain-skies.org/
  Gift shop, astronomy village, star atlas, calendar of events, news, and basic information located at Lake Arrowhead.

• Orange County Astronomers

  http://www.ocastronomers.org/
  Located in Costa Mesa and provides calendar, e-zine, resources, and gallery.

• Peninsula Astronomical Society

  http://pastro.org/
  Provides courses, news, evening and solar viewing information, and special viewings located in Los Altos.

• Polaris Observatory Association

  http://www.frazmtn.com/~polaris/
  Provides telescope and camera information, gallery, and astrophotography information.

• Riverside Astronomical Society

  http://www.rivastro.org/
  Star parties, monthly meetings, public outreach, telescope making and other activities.

• San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers

  http://www.sbvaa.org/
  News, calendar, observer information, gallery, star parties, and projects.

• San Diego Astronomy Association

  http://www.sdaa.org/
  Outreach, events, resources, merchandise, utilities, and telescope loaner utility page.

• San Francisco Amateur Astronomers

  http://www.sfaa-astronomy.org/
  Bulletin board, meetings, lectures, star parties, calendar, newsletter, and photography.

• San Jose Astronomical Association

  http://www.sjaa.net/
  Star parties, lunar eclipse information, hints for beginners, star party etiquette, and activities.

• Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit

  http://www.sbau.org/
  Monthly events calendar, night sky, events, newsletter, archive, photo album, classifieds, and dark sky sites.

• Santa Cruz Astronomy Club

  http://astronomy.santa-cruz.ca.us/
  Meetings, viewing nights, calendar, and links.

• Sidewalk Astronomers

  http://www.sidewalkastronomers.us/
  News, telescope information, gallery, forum, store, and space information.

• Sonoma County Astronomical Society

  http://www.sonomaskies.org/
  Calendar, events, activities, beginners information, and gallery located at Santa Rosa.

• Stockton Astronomical Society

  http://www.stocktonastro.org/
  Activities, services, newsletter, astro-kid section, gallery, and links.

• The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club

  http://www.avastronomyclub.org/
  Calendar, observing and planetarium information, essay contest winners, and photos located at Lancaster.

• The Eastbay Astronomical Society

  http://www.eastbayastro.org/
  Astro advice, constellation chronicles, newsletter, workshop, schedule, and gallery located in Oakland.

• The Local Group Astronomy Club

  http://www.lgscv.org/
  General information, calendar, and observing information located at Santa Clarita.

• The Planetary Society

  http://planetary.org/home/
  Publications, planetary news, learning center, store, and links located in Pasadena.

• Ventura County Astronomical Society

  http://www.vcas.org/
  Offering monthly meetings, equipment loan, events, monthly calendar of sky watching, and contacts located at Moorpark College.

• Western Amateur Astronomers

  http://www.waa.av.org/
  News, membership information, and history.

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