Have you ever wondered what's really out there in the night sky? Wished you could zoom in on cosmic marvels? What if you had a handful of astronomers at your elbow, showing the way, answering your questions in plain language? That's a Focus Night at the Robert Ferguson Observatory! These are small groups so youContinue reading
Interested in volunteering for the Robert Ferguson Observatory? Fill out a volunteer application at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. We will contact you with more details.
Have you ever admired amazing deep sky astrophotography images and wondered if you could ever create similar images? Now you can! With raw data provided from the telescopes at the Robert Ferguson Observatory, in this class series of three sessions you will have the opportunity to learn how to process and edit your own beautiful deepContinue reading
Join us for an unforgettable evening of stargazing, exploration, and cozy treats at Cosmos and Cocoa! This event brings together the wonders of the cosmos with a warm cup of cocoa.Kick off the night with a short, guided hike along a portion our captivating Planet Walk, where you'll encounter scale models of many of ourContinue reading
Interested in volunteering for the Robert Ferguson Observatory? Fill out a volunteer application at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. We will contact you with more details.
Join us for an enchanting evening of exploration at Interstellar Inquiries - the Robert Ferguson Observatory’s Q&A Night! Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered about the mysteries of the universe? Now’s your chance to ask anything about black holes, distant galaxies, or the origins of our universe at our interactive Q&AContinue reading
Interested in volunteering for the Robert Ferguson Observatory? Fill out a volunteer application at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. We will contact you with more details.
Thank you for supporting the observatory! Please join us for an informal open house. Come for a tour, meet docents, and check out our telescopes! Drive past the Sugarloaf Ridge park entry kiosk and park in the lot by the white barn.Do dress warmly; telescope rooms are open to the night air and it getsContinue reading
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. $17.00 per adult; $12.00 forContinue reading
¡Ven a conocer más acerca de nuestro universo! Los docentes del Observatorio Robert Ferguson (ubicado dentro de Sugarloaf Ridge State Park) nos guiarán en una charla astronómica bilingüe y en el uso de telescopios para que tu y tu familia puedan observar el cosmos. El evento comenzará a las <8:00> pm en el aula del Observatorio con unaContinue reading
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