Space news
A 10-minute roundup of what happened in the sky this week — new JWST releases, launches, discoveries, upcoming events.
About
About the club.
A working belief
"The sky doesn't get less mysterious the more you understand it — it gets more interesting."
A typical meeting
Three things, every time.
Hands-on activities
Tabletop demos, spectroscope builds, telescope collimation practice, or a walk outside if the sky cooperates.
Citizen science
Group classification sessions on Zooniverse — Galaxy Zoo, Planet Hunters, or whichever project needs eyes this month.
Totality
Rare nights like this are why we plan a year in advance — and drive hours to get there.
Leadership
Who runs this.
Photo coming soon
Rotem Medalsy
President
Est. 2024
Rotem Medalsy, President
Rotem has led Westlake's Astronomy Club since 2024, building partnerships with the Los Angeles Astronomical Society, the Ventura County Astronomical Society, and the UCLA Planetarium to bring real observing experience to students who've never looked through a telescope before. Outside of club logistics, he's usually explaining what's currently visible in the night sky, or planning the next event worth the drive.
The rest of the board
Seats waiting.
Open seat
Treasurer
Name and bio coming soon.
Open seat
Secretary
Name and bio coming soon.
Open seat
Social Media Manager
Name and bio coming soon.