Outreach
Mission Statement: 2024 is Looking Up!
Challenges Aplenty from Stormy Weather and Active Fire Seasons...
Part of SRO’s core mission is to share the wonder of astronomy with the general public through episodic Open House events. But fire and storm induced road closures over the last several years have made access to SRO quite difficult. Those impediments, coupled with storm damage to the observatory itself have restricted us from inviting people to visit.
A Return to Normal
As of late 2024, we are confident that the tide has finally turned and we will be able to host such gatherings once again.
Please check the News Page for announcements and updates.
Timely Topics
Current Issues We Have in Focus
On the next clear night, “Look Up.” How many stars to you see? Fifty? Twenty? Ten?? If you live in a densely populated area the general answer is “not many.” We have a prepared a page with more information:
Research Opportunities
Follow in the Footsteps of Other Academians
Ever since the observatory was commissioned in 1963, it has served as the temporary home for researchers needing specific access to the capabilities of the 30-inch Carroll reflector. If you are interested in use of the facility for that purpose, perhaps the best way to gain continuing access is to apply for membership.
Opportunities outside of member status would need the sponsorship of an existing member. Curious? Contact the staff for further information.
Open Houses
Visiting Stony Ridge Observatory
From time to time we open the observatory for guests to come and take a look. Generally such events are by pre-arrangement and details are not published in advance. If you are interested in coordinating for your group, you may email the staff to begin that discussion.
Science Visualization Team,
California State University, Los Angeles
by Elizabeth Erin Crossman
Live Streaming
Special Event Coverage on the Internet
SRO will sometimes “host” an event which is streamed over the internet. A prime example was the “once-in-a-lifetime,” extremely close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the winter of 2020. Here’s a sample:
Media Credit:
Ryan Kinnett