About CDARC
Founded in 2025 in partnership with the historic Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, CA, CDARC is an amateur organization dedicated to exploring, photographing, and preserving the night sky. Through our workshops and community engagement programs you can gain experience in astrophotography & astronomy and what we can do collectively to preserve the worlds at night.
WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY.
What does CDARC do?
Travel to dark sky locations to experience the night sky in its natural brilliance .
Engage various forms of astrophotography, including deep sky, wide angle, and planetary photography.
Stargaze from urban locations, and photograph celestial objects from our backyards.
Look through telescopes and share tips on the best gear.
Go on night hikes to experience the world at night.
Learn about space science and contribute to the field of astronomy as amateur astronomers.
Advocate and educate for dark sky preservation and community engagement on the effects of light pollution.
Contemplate what it means to look up at night, and create art inspired by our experiences.
Attend workshops to further our shared knowledge around amateur astronomy and dark sky preservation.
What Does CDARc Offer?
Workshops in amateur astronomy, astrophotography and light pollution advocacy .
Group outings to dark sky locations at established campgrounds and observatories.
Connections to other organizations which share our passion for astronomy and night sky preservation.
An opportunity to make lifelong friends with a shared love for the night sky!
