About & Programs
About
Formed in 1983, the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club is a non-profit educational organization pursuant to 501C3, tax ID Number 77-0215497. Mailing address is: Santa Cruz Astronomy Club, PO Box 3439, Santa Cruz, CA 95063
Club Officers...
President: James Bahn
Vice President: Ana Rodarte
Secretary: Open
Treasurer: Bill Seiler
Board member: Chris Angelos
Chairpersons...
Presentations/speakers chairperson: Open
Quail Hollow star parties: John Arkley
Bonny Doon star parties: James Bahn
Outreach programs: Open
Website: James Bahn
Social media: Kirk Bender
Calendar: Robert Milby
Communications: Robert Milby
New member orientation: Open
Volunteer
The SCAC is an all-volunteer organization that relies on the active participation of its members for its success and continuity. Please contact us if you think you'd like to help provide leadership as a chairperson or officer.
Club
Club Star Parties
Club members have exclusive access to our monthly club-only star party at the best observing spot in the county, at 2000' in Bonny Doon.
Our monthly star party at 500' Quail Hollow Ranch is open to everyone and the public is encouraged to attend. Other, ad hoc parties are usually open to everyone, but contact us if there are any questions.
Loaner Program
The purpose of this program is for SCAC members to borrow scopes to evaluate equipment, help guide them in learning astronomy, and use for personal and club events. Contact the club for questions.