Join us as Tim Robertson shares insights into the groundbreaking Seestar S50 telescope, its innovative features, and how it enhances our stargazing experience.
Tim Robertson, born and raised in Southern California and a proud UCLA alumnus, has been a prominent member of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO) since 1971. As the current Associate Director of the ALPO and a seasoned leader of its Training Program for over 30 years, Tim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.
In addition to co-authoring the "Novice Observers Handbook" and hosting The Observers Notebook podcast, which features over 190 episodes on space science and notable interviews, Tim has significantly contributed to the Ventura County Astronomical Society and organized the renowned ASTROCON 2000.
Tim’s extensive aerospace career includes pivotal roles in the Space Shuttle program, Mars Exploration Rovers, Stardust missions, and various NASA satellite projects. Having retired from NASA in 2022, his expertise in observational astronomy and space exploration is unparalleled.
Tim Shows the crowd the all new 144oz / 60mm Bud-Light Telescope at Astrocon 2000.
VCAS BOARD MEMBER ELECTIONS In November, the VCAS will elect new board members for the coming year. The current board would like to invite any VCAS member to run for any of the elected offices or apply for any appointed position.
Elections will be held at our November meeting
Board of Director positions are:
President (held by Nowell Niblett)
VP Programs (held by Jerry Thompson)
VP Observations (held by Dennis Willett)
Secretary (held by Joe Tischler)
Treasurer (held by Julie Niblett)
Appointed positions (appointed by the President):
Membership Chairman (held by Nowell Niblett)
Equipment Chairman (held by Dennis Willett)
Webmaster (held by Lindsey DiLoreto)
ALCOR Liaison (held by Steven Doran)
Publicity- OPEN
We are in need of a Publicity Chairman
If you are interested in holding any Board position including those currently held
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PRESIDENT: Great job. Get to bang gavel at club meetings and board meetings. You don't have to know a lot of good jokes - the board will supply them for you.
VP OF OBSERVATIONS: Another great job. You get to tell everyone where to go - at least for star parties, that is. Anyone interested in looking at the night sky would be a perfect.
VP OF PROGRAMS: One of the most fun positions - getting to talk to all sorts of interesting people who might want to speak at our membership meetings. Don't worry about speaker ideas, like the jokes, many come from the board or from members.
TREASURER: Like to see that green stuff rolling in? Unfortunately, you have to pay the bills, too. Still a fun job, and you get to sell raffle tickets and tell bad jokes while you pick the winners!
SECRETARY: This is the great job - you get to tell EVERYONE what to do, and what they said they would do at the last board meeting!
APPOINTED POSITIONS:
EDITOR: Put together the world-famous Celestial Horizons each month.
EQUIPMENT CHAIRPERSON: In charge of inspecting & maintain club equipment and keeping track of current loans. A challenging job, as we are just beginning to get a lot of scopes, but it could be very rewarding, too.
PUBLICITY: Let the public know what the VCAS is up to each month! You may even get quoted in the newspaper.
REFRESHMENTS: The best place to learn everyone's name. And don't worry - 'VCAS members will eat almost anything!
LIGHT POLLUTION CHAIRPERSON: Help our club keep informed and active in light pollution issues in our community.
REMEMBER - Our club is great because of the members in it.
GET INVOLVED!!