Astronomy and astrophotography under California stars

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Southern California rattles and hums with astronomy-related activity—evidenced with events like the Julian Starfest and Nightfall. Professional astronomy in southern California is exemplified by organizations such as JPL, Cal Tech, the historic Mt. Wilson Observatory, and the Palomar Mountain Observatory, just to name a few. And what would amateur astronomy in southern California be without clubs like the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS), Los Angeles Astronomical Society (LAAS), San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA), Orange County Astronomers (OCA), the Griffith Park Observatory, its supporting organization, the Griffith Observatory Foundation, and so many others?

Why the name, CaliforniaStars? It seems like a logical enough name given my geographic location and interest in the sky. But it's also influenced by the song, California Stars, the lyrics of which were written by Woody Guthrie. His lyrics were put to music written by Jeff Tweedy and Jay Bennett, and performed by their band (a favorite of mine), Wilco. You can find the song on the 1998 album, Mermaid Avenue, a collaboration of Billy Bragg, Wilco, and Nora Guthrie, the daughter of Woody Guthrie.

"I'd like to rest my heavy head tonight on a bed of California stars."
"I'd like to lay my weary bones tonight on a bed of California stars."