If you are in grades 4-9 (but who's counting?) and interested in all things space, or know someone who is, join a virtual meeting and meet others with similar interests.Contact [email protected] for the zoom link.
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If you are in grades 4-9 (but who's counting?) and interested in all things space, or know someone who is, join a virtual meeting and meet others with similar interests.Contact [email protected] for the zoom link.
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Bring Your Own Binoculars and Chair! This is a guided tour into the wonders of the night sky that are visible through common binoculars. Guests will station their chairs in the parking lot outside the observatory and knowledgeable docents with laser pointers will guide guests to the hidden secrets of the night sky. Expect toContinue reading |
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¡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 <7:00> pm en el aula del Observatorio con unaContinue reading |
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Come and view our closest star and learn about sunspots, prominences, flares and more. We observe with both visible light and radio telescopes. Sign up for this free event at https://rfo.simpletix.com.
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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 |
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The RFO is a place where individual volunteers make a difference: it’s a place where ideas come to life. The Observatory was built and is maintained by volunteers. All of the public events, private events, classes, and labs were conceived by and brought to fruition by volunteers. RFO’s volunteers work together, combining skills and talentsContinue reading |
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Sip hot spiced cider, enjoy festive treats, and take part in a variety of autumn-inspired activities before heading outside to explore the night sky through our telescopes.Our Docent and Member Parties celebrate community, curiosity, and the joy of gathering under the stars. Activities vary from year to year, so you might find yourself painting aContinue reading |
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Our family day programs are created specifically for families with children 12 and under. Young explorers will discover the wonders of our solar system through hands-on activities, interactive learning, and plenty of outdoor excitement! Advanced tickets are required. Purchase tickets at rfo.simpletix.com. There must be at least one adult chaperone per family. Adults $12.00, youthContinue reading |
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When the nights grow longer... the skies get spookier!Celebrate Halloween under the stars at Spooky Skies, a frightfully fun evening of cosmic chills and celestial thrills at the Robert Ferguson Observatory! As darkness falls over Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, our astronomers will guide you through eerie tales of the night sky—ghostly nebulae, vampire stars, and mysterious cosmicContinue reading |
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