Hello and welcome to The Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita, California.  The purpose of our club is:

“To provide a means for people interested in Astronomy to mutually participate in the study and observation of the universe; to encourage the general public to participate; and to dispense information to better educate everyone to the wonders of the universe; and to influence the communities to adopt methods designed to minimize light pollution.”

To that end, we encourage you to check out our calendar for the next event of interest and come down and visit us.  We would love to meet you and show you all that the club has to offer.

Help us support the Erwin Street Elementary School with this semi-annual event for our club.  The "Starry Night Pajama Party" takes place at Erwin Street Elementary School, 13400 Erwin Street, Valley Glen, CA 91401 on Thursday April 22nd.  Just past 1st quarter moon, Saturn and Mars should be visible, also Lyrid meteors (although peaks after midnight, we may see a few). This ia fantastic opportunity for us to reach out to so many kids who would otherwise never get a chance to look through a telescope.  This event is always well attended.  Last year we had 7 scopes there but it would be cool if we could get a bunch more.  This also acts as a fundraiser for the Erwin Street Elementary PTA and last year we managed to save their computer lab. 

Those of you who can bring your scopes should coordinate with Mark Gordon (check your club roster).  Even if you can't bring a scope, come anyway!  We can always use your knowledge to explain the wonders they are going to be viewing.  Meet at the school around 5pm.  Sunset is around 6:30 so viewing should begin at 7:00 and will continue until 9:00 (it is a school night!)