Central Valley Astronomers

Before coming at an event, contact CVA and check the weather forecast, if it is cloudy and you cannot see the night sky, then it is likely that the event is cancelled. You may contact the club to have the confirmation that a star party occurs as scheduled on this page. If it is the first time you come, contact the club to verify someone will be at the location (e.g., Eastman Lake).

Please read and follow the Star Party Etiquette before coming to an event.

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The public is welcome to all the sidewalk astronomy events happening at River Park (Friday evening) and Millerton Lake (Saturday evening). Millerton Lake, there is a day use fee.

Regular Star Parties (Public Welcome)
WhereWhenStatus
Eastman LakeSat., Jan 9, 2027
Eastman LakeSat., Feb 6, 2027
Eastman LakeSat., Mar 6, 2027
Eastman LakeSat., Apr 10, 2027
Big StumpSat., May 8, 2027Star-BQ (members only)
Big StumpSat., Jun 5, 2027
Courtright ReservoirWeekend Jun 4-6, 2027
Big StumpSat., Jul 3, 2027
Courtright ReservoirWeekend Jul 2-4, 2027
Big StumpSat., July 31, 2027
Courtright ReservoirWeekend Jul 31- Aug 2, 2027
Big StumpSat., Sep 4, 2027
Eastman LakeSat., Oct 2, 2027Star-BQ (members only)
Eastman LakeSat., Nov 27, 2027
Remark: many club members go to the Big Stump parking lot at the entrance of Kings Canyon National Park instead of Eastman Lake during the summer months as it is cooler than the valley, and there is less light pollution. The entrance fees for Kings Canyon National Park can be found here.
Sidewalk astronomy - Outreach
WhereWhenComments
River Park Fri., Feb 12, 2027
River Park Fri., Mar 12, 2027
River Park Fri., Apr 16, 2027
River Park Fri., May 14, 2027
Millerton Lake Sat., Jun 26, 2027
River Park Fri., Jun 11, 2027
River Park Fri., Jul 9, 2027
Millerton Lake Sat., Jul 31, 2027
River Park Fri., Aug 6, 2027
Millerton Lake Sat., Aug 28, 2027
River Park Fri., Sep 10, 2027
River Park Fri., Oct 8, 2027
Club Meetings
WhereWhenTopic
Round Table PizzaFri., Jan 8, 2027Gadget Night
Round Table PizzaFri., Feb 5, 2027TBA
Round Table PizzaFri., Mar 5, 2027TBA
Round Table PizzaFri., Apr 2, 2027TBA
Round Table PizzaFri., May 7, 2027TBA
Round Table PizzaFri., Jun 4, 2027TBA
Round Table PizzaFri., Sep 3, 2027TBA
Round Table PizzaFri., Oct 1, 2027TBA
Round Table PizzaFri., Nov 5, 2027TBA
Round Table PizzaFri., Dec 3, 2027TBA

The club meetings start at 7 PM and last for about between 1 and 1h30min. The club meetings start with a brief introduction, followed by a presentation, and club business.

Calendar of the Moon for 2027 in Fresno, CA, USA

Extracted from the Virtual Moon Atlas 8.2

The Round Table Pizza is located at this address: 5702 N First St #101, Fresno, CA 93710