KERN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
REACH FOR THE STARS
About Us
The Kern Astronomical Society (KAS) was founded in 1956 with a charter to “foster interest in astronomy among members, amateur astronomers, and the general public”. We are a club of amateur astronomers that include individuals and families. Anyone interested in astronomy is welcome. The Kern Astronomical Society (KAS) would like to invite you to discover the “Wonders of the Universe.”
Why We Are Here
KAS intends to “bring the joys of astronomy” to the general public. We attend schools, scout groups, and a variety of other community events with telescopes and a lot of enthusiasm. We enjoy showing people everything from the rings of Saturn, to Jupiter’s moons, to the craters of the Moon, and more. See the star party coordinator below for more information.
Membership
To learn more about the club, come to a KAS meeting! Our meetings are free, open to the public and family friendly. We meet on the first Friday of the month at 6:30 PM for dinner followed by the business meeting and program at 7:30 PM at the Round Table Pizza at the corner of Gosford and White Lane (4200 Gosford Rd, Suite 101 in the “Meeting Room”) in Bakersfield—see the map below.
Annual membership is $25 and our memberships are "family" memberships. Members of KAS also get membership in the Astronomical League. New members get first crack at borrowing one of the club telescopes for a month!
To join or renew your membership with KAS, bring this form to our monthly meetings with a payment of $25 in the form of cash, check, or credit card. You can also mail in the form to:
KAS
5501 Stockdale Hwy #10241
Bakersfield, CA 93389
Annual membership is $25 and our memberships are "family" memberships. Members of KAS also get membership in the Astronomical League. New members get first crack at borrowing one of the club telescopes for a month!
To join or renew your membership with KAS, bring this form to our monthly meetings with a payment of $25 in the form of cash, check, or credit card. You can also mail in the form to:
KAS
5501 Stockdale Hwy #10241
Bakersfield, CA 93389
Events
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon Star Party at Chuchupate | 28 Sep 2019 | Saturday | Frazier Mountain Rd, Frazier Park, CA 93225, USA |
| Board Meeting at the Double Tree Hotel | 24 Sep 2019 | Tuesday | 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA |
| Monthly Meeting | 06 Sep 2019 | Friday | 4200 Gosford Rd #101, Bakersfield, CA 93313 |
| Public Star Party at Panorama Bluffs | 24 Jul 2019 | Wednesday | Bluff St & Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA |
Club Activities
Newsletter
We publish a periodic newsletter of club activities and upcoming astronomy events called the SYZYGY.
Learn MoreStar Parties
We have two club star parties every month on the Saturday evenings of third quarter Moon and new Moon (weather permitting).
Learn MoreClub Officers
Click here for current officer's contact information. New officers are elected every September.
Learn More"For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream."
Vincent Van Gogh
Contact Us
- General Meeting Site (first Friday each month): Round Table Pizza, 4200 Gosford Road # 101
- Postal Address: 5501 Stockdale Hwy #10241 Bakersfield, CA 93389
