Rose City Astronomers upcoming events

Radio Astronomy SIG meeting (06/25/2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

For members interested in learning more about radio astronomy.

An email blast with meeting/event information will be sent out to members.

Telescope Workshop (06/27/2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

If you need help with a telescope project, need to clean or align your optics, or just want to talk about telescopes, come to the workshop. Activities include telescope building from scratch or a kit, telescope setup, cleaning, aligning, adjustment, and help using your telescope.

Click here for more information.

Board Meeting (07/06/2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

General Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (07/07/2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced astro-imager — whether you're using a CCD, DSLR, point-and-shoot or film camera — this group can help you achieve better images with less effort and frustrations.

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

Downtowners (07/10/2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join us at noon on the first Fridays of every month for good conversation and good food! All members are welcome!

Signing up for Downtowners is no longer by RSVP. Watch for the announcement that goes out to all members about one week before the date. It will include a link to the registration form. We are limited to 20 attendees so be sure to register right away if you want to attend. Check your spam folder if you don't see a message from us in your personal email.

Oregon Star Party (OSP) (07/14/2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Please visit the Oregon Star Party site for more information and to register!

*This is not an RCA organized star party*

Beginning Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (07/15/2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced astro-imager — whether you're using a CMOS, DSLR, point-and-shoot or smartphone — this Astro Imaging group can help you achieve better images with less effort and frustrations.

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

OMSI Public Star Party (07/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

OMSI Public Star Party - Summer Night Sky

OMSI, Rose City Astronomers, and Oregon Parks and Recreation invite you to our free public OMSI Star Parties. The Star Parties provide a great opportunity to meet other people that share your interest in astronomy, and to view the planets, moon, stars, and other celestial sights through telescopes and binoculars of all sizes. From beginners to experts, all ages are invited. The scheduled viewing will be held at Stub Stewart State Park.

Parking is $10/vehicle for guests. We recommend visiting OMSI's website on the day of the party for possible weather-related cancellations. Warm clothing and a flashlight with red light are recommended. Personal telescopes and binoculars are welcome.

Location Information:
L.L. "Stub" Stewart State Park, take US-26 west of Portland and turn right on OR-47. The park is located 23 miles west of Portland.

New Member Orientation (07/20/2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT

New members are welcome to meet at 6:30 PM before the General Meeting for an orientation and introduction to Rose City Astronomers.

If you have questions about the club or things you'd like to discuss with other newer members, bring those with you!

RCA General Meeting (07/20/2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Radio Astronomy SIG meeting (07/23/2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

For members interested in learning more about radio astronomy.

An email blast with meeting/event information will be sent out to members.

Telescope Workshop (08/01/2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information.

Board Meeting (08/03/2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

General Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (08/04/2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

Downtowners (08/07/2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join us at noon on the first Fridays of every month for good conversation and good food! All members are welcome!

RCA Member Only Star Party (08/07/2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Check out our Skylark page & forum for information.

Link to the registration form will be in an email blast.

OMSI Public Star Party (08/12/2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

OMSI Public Star Party - Perseid Meteor Shower Watch

OMSI, Rose City Astronomers, and Oregon Parks and Recreation invite you to our free public OMSI Star Parties. The Star Parties provide a great opportunity to meet other people that share your interest in astronomy, and to view the planets, moon, stars, and other celestial sights through telescopes and binoculars of all sizes. From beginners to experts, all ages are invited. The scheduled viewing will be held at Rooster Rock State Park.

Parking is $10/vehicle for guests. We recommend visiting OMSI's website on the day of the party for possible weather-related cancellations. Warm clothing and a flashlight with red light are recommended. Personal telescopes and binoculars are welcome.

Location Information:
L.L. "Stub" Stewart State Park, take US-26 west of Portland and turn right on OR-47. The park is located 23 miles west of Portland.

Rooster Rock State Park, take I-84 east of the Sandy River at exit 25. The park is located 22 miles east of Portland.

Beginning Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (08/12/2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

RCA Member Only Star Party (08/14/2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Check out our Skylark page & forum for information.

Link to the registration form will be in an email blast.

New Member Orientation (08/17/2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT

New members are welcome to meet at 6:30 PM before the General Meeting for an orientation and introduction to Rose City Astronomers.

If you have questions about the club or things you'd like to discuss with other newer members, bring those with you!

RCA General Meeting (08/17/2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Radio Astronomy SIG meeting (08/27/2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

For members interested in learning more about radio astronomy.

An email blast with meeting/event information will be sent out to members.

Telescope Workshop (08/29/2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information.

General Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (09/01/2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

Downtowners (09/04/2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join us at noon on the first Fridays of every month for good conversation and good food! All members are welcome!

Board Meeting (09/07/2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Beginning Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (09/09/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

RCA Member Only Star Party (09/11/2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Check out our Skylark page & forum for information.

Link to the registration form will be in an email blast.

OMSI Public Star Party (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

OMSI Public Star Party - Autumn Night Sky

New Member Orientation (09/21/2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:30:00 GMT

New members are welcome to meet at 6:30 PM before the General Meeting for an orientation and introduction to Rose City Astronomers.

If you have questions about the club or things you'd like to discuss with other newer members, bring those with you!

Beginner’s Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (09/21/2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

RCA General Meeting (09/21/2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Radio Astronomy SIG meeting (09/24/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

For members interested in learning more about radio astronomy.

An email blast with meeting/event information will be sent out to members.

Telescope Workshop (09/26/2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information.

Downtowners (10/02/2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join us at noon on the first Fridays of every month for good conversation and good food! All members are welcome!

Board Meeting (10/05/2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

General Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (10/06/2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

RCA Member Only Star Party (10/09/2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

For more information, please click here.

You'll be asked to login to your RCA member account if you are not already logged in.

Beginning Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (10/14/2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

New Member Orientation (10/19/2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

New members are welcome to meet at 6:30 PM before the General Meeting for an orientation and introduction to Rose City Astronomers.

If you have questions about the club or things you'd like to discuss with other newer members, bring those with you!

Beginner’s Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (10/19/2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

RCA General Meeting (10/19/2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Radio Astronomy SIG meeting (10/22/2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

For members interested in learning more about radio astronomy.

An email blast with meeting/event information will be sent out to members.

Telescope Workshop (10/24/2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information.

Board Meeting (11/02/2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

General Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (11/03/2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

Downtowners (11/06/2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Join us at noon on the first Fridays of every month for good conversation and good food! All members are welcome!

Beginning Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (11/11/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

New Member Orientation (11/16/2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMT

New members are welcome to meet at 6:30 PM before the General Meeting for an orientation and introduction to Rose City Astronomers.

If you have questions about the club or things you'd like to discuss with other newer members, bring those with you!

Beginner’s Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (11/16/2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

RCA General Meeting (11/16/2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Telescope Workshop (11/21/2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information.

General Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (12/01/2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

Downtowners (12/04/2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Join us at noon on the first Fridays of every month for good conversation and good food! All members are welcome!

Board Meeting (12/07/2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Beginning Astronomical Imaging & Photography meeting (12/09/2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information about the AP SIG.

Telescope Workshop (12/19/2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Click here for more information.

RCA General Meeting (12/21/2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Holiday Potluck! More information closer to the event.