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Coming Events

(Observatory is open to the public
ONLY for scheduled events).

POWER OUTAGE STATUS
as of Wednesday, October 23, 5:00pm:

PG&E has cut power to Robert Ferguson Observatory to reduce the risk of wildifires. They estimate it will be down until Friday at noon. This forces us to cancel Thursday's "What's Up". If you have tickets, please contact [email protected] from the email you registered for the event. This information will be updated as conditions change.Star Party

Saturday, October 26

Solar Observing: 11am-3pm
Star Party: 7pm
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What's Up?

Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:30pm

If you've ever looked up at the stars overhead and wondered what else is up there, the Robert Ferguson Observatory's "Whats Up?" program is designed for you!

The program will feature a talk, suitable for all ages, on objects in our local galaxy, the Milky Way, and very deep space objects beyond. The small group format insures you'll get plenty of time at the telescopes!

Tickets may be purchased via Brown Paper Tickets.

Night Sky Classes

FALL SERIES

Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 21
Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Nov. 25

A series of six classes focusing on the Spring constellations and their deep-sky objects. Classes last about an hour with telescope observing after class. For prices and more information go to our Classes page.

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Above: The Observatory at night. Photo by Mark Hillestad
Top right photo of Refractor Telescope by Jerry Telfer