Mount Diablo Astronomical Society

Outreach Program

In support of its public Outreach atop Mount Diabloservice goals, MDAS, through its Outreach Program, provides opportunities for hands-on experiences with amateur astronomy.


We will gladly organize an astronomy night for your school, youth group, or other community organization. Our members volunteer their time and their telescopes to bring the Universe to you. We also provide knowledgeable speakers and activities on various astronomy topics either in a classroom/meeting setting or in conjunction with a night at the telescopes. We just ask that you let us know a minimum of six to eight weeks in advance of when you would like to schedule an event. However, to increase your chances of an event during the school year, we recommend 6 months advance notice

Click here to see the current list of outreach events.


We have a few requirements if you would like a night with the telescopes. For example, we need to choose a date without a full moon, a site with access to a fair portion of the sky, minimal artificial lighting, and easily accessible to everyone. And we want to make sure we can accommodate the size of your group.


If you are interested in our programs, please contact MDAS Outreach Coordinator, Jim Head at: Outreach Coordinator @ MDAS