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Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

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Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

Bring your own Telescope class

Do you have a telescope at home that you just don’t use because you’re not sure how it works? Or, are you looking to purchase or upgrade a telescope but don’t know where to start? Then this class is for you! We will start with educating you on how telescopes work, the pros and consContinue reading

Public Star Party

Robert Ferguson Observatory 2603 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

Purchase tickets at rfo.simpletix.com.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. $15.00 per adult; $10.00Continue reading

Focus Night: Mars

Robert Ferguson Observatory 2603 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

MARS… the red planet. This rocky planet, fourth from the Sun, could harbor life and is the focus of much science and intrigue. Come learn what makes this planet so interesting,  discover the night sky, and view Mars when it will be at its very best this season! Please visit www.rfo.simpletix.com for important information and toContinue reading

Observing Lab ~ Star Birth

Robert Ferguson Observatory 2603 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood, CA, United States

The birth of stars is going on throughout the known universe. The Milky Way has any number of huge gas clouds - "stellar nurseries" - where star formation is actively underway.  In this talk we will explore how stars begin their life cycles and how a star's mass at birth determines almost everything about it,Continue reading