Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and Robert Ferguson Observatory Events

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 butContinue 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 yourContinue reading

The end of a star can take many forms, most of them controlled by the mass of a star when fusion at the star’s core can no longer support thatContinue 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 ofContinue reading

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 yourContinue reading

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 RidgeContinue 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 yourContinue reading

¡Venga a conocer más acerca de nuestro universo! Los docentes del Observatorio Robert Ferguson (ubicado dentro del Parque Estatal Sugarloaf Ridge) nos guiarán en una charla astronómica bilingüe y enContinue reading

Want to have a fun and educational, yet exclusive star gazing experience? Our What’s Up events are just the ticket! Our public star parties can get very crowded. We keepContinue reading

Join us for this special family day program, created specifically for families with children 12 and under. We will be doing several special activities that will teach children about ourContinue reading

SATURN... a world that continues to dazzle and mystify. This iconic planet, sixth from the Sun, is home to over 140 moons. Even more spectacular is its woven array ofContinue 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 yourContinue reading