THE OBSERVATORY: We use a small facility at a private home in Arroyo Grande, CA.  We have two telescopes which one being a refractor and the other is a dobsonian. 

NAME CHANGE: as of 2025 El Rancho de Lorraine

STAFF: Loron Knowlen, Managing Director - Jacqueline Knowlen, Goddess of Telescopes and Inventory. Publicity Assistant Sherrie English 

MEMBERSHIP: Membership is free. You may simply join us by becoming a member of either our MySpace or Facebook page. After you join, we will place your name on our "Observatory Members" page here at this website.

STORE: Yes we might someday sell T-Shirts, mugs, books, and photos via eBay on-line store.

BUILDING PLANS: Pending

PROJECT TIKI: Pending

NEW LOCATION: Yes for 2018 we moved to our current location Arroyo Grande, CA.


The George H. Lutz Observatory 
C/O EL RANCHO de LORRAINE 
49 Old Willow Road
Arroyo Grande, California 93420

Mr. Mrs. Loron Knowlen 
C/O EL RANCHO de LORRAINE 
49 Old Willow Road
Arroyo Grande, CA. 93420

Not affiliated but closest to our location.

https://www.centralcoastastronomy.org

CENTRAL COAST ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

1998bservatory was previously located in Mountain Gate, California. 


EL Rancho de Lorraine  - Arroyo Grande, California

 

 Jacqueline Knowlen is from Riverside, California and married to Loron Knowlen of East Hollywood, CA.
LWhile the couple keeps a very low public profile, they are listed together as major benefactors and are very involved with several scientific and historical initiatives in California. Key deatails * Philanthropy: Both Loron and Jacqueline are credited as primary benefactors under The Knowlen Family Trust. * Scientific Involvement: They are closely linked to the George H. Lutz Science Center - Observatory and with their work with the California History Project). In official donor and leadership listings, they are frequently cited as "Loron & Jacqueline Knowlen."* The Knowlen Family Trust: Through this trust, the couple has supported the preservation of astronomical equipment and California historical artwork.It appears they operate as a team in their efforts to preserve the legacy of the Lutz Observatory and the associated science center. Beyond these professional and philanthropic listings, however, they do not share personal details or private biographical information with the public.

 

 


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