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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 .

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 doc…
Registration opens at 12:00pm for the 2:00pm show. Limit of eight (8) tickets per guest. No Refunds/No Exchanges. Must be 21 or over to attend and present valid ID to enter. Exclusive bars available inside concert venue. Registration opens at 12:00pm for the 2:00pm show.
Registration opens at 5:00pm for the 7:00pm show. Limit of eight (8) tickets per guest. No Refunds/No Exchanges. Must be 21 or over to attend and present valid ID to enter. Exclusive bars available inside concert venue. Registration opens at 5:00pm for the 7:00pm show.
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 m…
35 minutes Ages 8 and up It’s been called a river in the sky, a tree of life, a celestial spine, and even a spray of mother’s milk, but since Galileo made the telescopic discovery that is made up of countless hosts of stars and mysterious, dark, brooding clouds, we have come to know The Milky Way as our galactic home a…
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 youngastronomers@rfo.org for more details.
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. Exp…
¡Ven a conocer más acerca de nuestro universo! Milo Buitrago-Casas, físico investigador en el Laboratorio de Ciencias Espaciales de la Universidad de California, Berkeley, nos guiarán en una charla en español acerca de nuestro lugar en el cosmos, mientras que los docentes del Observatorio Robert Ferguson (ubicado dentr…
$24 Adults, $19 Youth/Seniors/Students, Free for Members Buy Tickets Join us for the Shared Sky Festival – bringing together the Bay Area’s astronomy, art, and photography communities under one sky. One weekend only! Learners of all ages welcome. Schedule to come! Capturing Star Trails with a Smartphone by Nico Carver…
**Foothill Observatory is open for public solar observing on CLEAR Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.** NOTE: You need not RSVP here to attend; just come by! Visitors to these daytime programs can view details of the sun through our special and safe solar filters, and dedicated solar telescope. We are a…
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, combini…