Oil Capital Rod and Gun Club

Astronomy Observing Program

With sunset less than an hour away, the chatter of Canadian Geese and the rustling of trees renew something essential within us. It is a place where ladies, gentlemen, and youngsters enjoy archery, skeet shooting, firearms training and competitive events, camping, barbecuing, picnics, and - now - astronomy.  It is a place in which the true mean of “United States of America” is shared and understood.  It is a place where veterans are appreciated for their service. It is a place where one can feel the foundation of our culture rather than being overwhelmed by the cruelty and perversion the media embraces and projects into our homes.

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Observing Basics 1

Observing Basics 2

Seeing the Cosmos

Weather / Moon Phases Observation Dates

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BA ASTRONOMY CLUB

 Telescope Basics

Astronomy Optics and Systems

Creation

Earth - Pale Blue Dot

Get up, out, and enjoy the outdoors under a starlit sky.

Astro  Video LINKS

Oil Capital Astronomy Observing Center

Oil Capital Astronomy  Between Sky and Earth

Oil Capital Astronomy Orientation

Oil Capital Astronomy Member Volunteers

Map and Directions

Does it really look like that through a telescope?

You see it, but not this bright or colorful. What you see, however, is real - an experience that can not be duplicated in print or on a computer screen.

When you first see an object,  your eyes begin automatically sending more and more impulses to your brain so that the brain slowly reveals more visual information.  This is actually a mental skill we automatically develop as a survival instinct!  It has always been an essential skill in military training.

Actually seeing the object before or after seeing a book or screen image adds a whole new dimension to the astronomy experience. This picture of the Andromeda Galaxy (M-31) with its sidekicks M-32 and M110 is just a small example of beautiful object you can see through our telescopes.

I have seen many hundreds; they have become “old friends”.

Home

Observing Basics 1

Observing Basics 2

Seeing the Cosmos

Weather / Moon Phases Observation Dates

E-Mail / Get on the List

 Telescope Basics

Astronomy Optics and Systems

Creation

Earth - Pale Blue Dot

Astro  Video LINKS

Oil Capital Astronomy Observing Center

Oil Capital Astronomy  Between Sky and Earth

Map and Directions

I have a friend who has been enjoying astronomy for years. I recently had the privilege of helping him get his largest (16”) telescope back in action after it had been put aside for a few years.

It is easy, however, to spend a whole evening at OCRGC with a 4” telescope and never run out of interesting objects to see through the eyepiece.

I’ve spent many years enjoying astronomy; I can help anyone get the most use possible out of any telescope they own now or might own in the future.