Solar and Star Parties At The Robert Ferguson Observatory

The Robert Ferguson Observatory (RFO) is open to the public at least once a month, usually on a Saturday near the time of the New Moon (see schedule below)

Daytime Solar: Solar telescopes are set up so you can safely look at and listen to our favorite star, the Sun.

Star Parties: Presentations on astronomical topics are given in the classroom throughout the course of the evening. Starting at dusk, the Observatory's three main telescopes are open for your viewing. Docents set up additional telescopes in front of the building. Friendly and knowledgeable docents are available to answer your questions.

Star Parties: Please arrive within 3 hours after start time to ensure that we remain
open for you.

2019
Schedule

January 5
Solar 11am
Star Party 6pm

January 20
Lunar Eclipse
Star Party 6pm

February 2
Solar 11am
Star Party 6pm

March 2
Solar 11am
Star Party 7pm

April 6
Solar 11am
Star Party 8pm

May 4
Solar 11am
Star Party 8pm

May 11
Astronomy Day
Solar 11am
Star Party 8pm

June 1
Solar 11am
Star Party 8pm

June 29
Solar 11am
Star Party 8pm

July 27
Solar 11am
Star Party 8pm

August 3
Solar 11am
Star Party 8pm

August 24
Solar 11am
Star Party 8pm

September 28
Solar 11am
Star Party 8pm

October 5
Astronomy Day
Solar 11am
Star Party 7pm

November 23
Solar 11am
Star Party 6pm

November 29
Day after Thanksgiving
Solar 11am
Star Party 6pm