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.
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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. Exp…
Cozy up with a good book as we explore the magical world of nature through literature.
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 .
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…
¡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…
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…
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…
