RFO Focus on Jupiter, Saturday, September 12, 2020, 7:00 PM
Robert Ferguson Observatory, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Kenwood, CA
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** Due to COVID 19 this previously scheduled event is on hold. Ticket sales may resume when conditions permit. Please visit rfo.org for the latest information. **
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 your elbow, showing the way, answering your questions in plain language?
That's a Focus Night at Robert Ferguson Observatory! These are small groups so you get plenty of scope time, and a chance to focus on--
JUPITER is the largest planet in the solar system, and there's a LOT going on there! Learn about the Great Red Spot, the four Galilean moons, missions to Jupiter, and much more.
If you've never seen Jupiter in a telescope, you're missing out on the thrill of a lifetime. But that's not all! Other spectacles of the night sky, including nebulae and galaxies, also await.
The program starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Afterward, weather permitting, we will move to RFO's three main telescopes (an 8" refractor, a 40" reflector, and a 20" astrophotography system) for a deeper exploration. Sales are limited to 30 guests so we can provide a more personal experience. You'll have plenty of time at the telescope eyepieces, and as always, the observatory will be staffed by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers eager to show you the night sights, and answer any questions you may have.
$25.00 per adult and $20.00 for seniors (62+) and under 18.
RFO is operated by the Valley of the Moon Observatory Association, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization, and all of the proceeds will go towards maintaining this beloved Sonoma county institution.
For more information about other upcoming events please visit our calendar.
For more information about the Robert Ferguson Observatory and its other astronomy programs, please visit rfo.org.
Location
Robert Ferguson Observatory, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park (View)
2605 Adobe Canyon Road
Kenwood, CA 95452
United States
