Upcoming Classes Taught by AS Instructors!

2 Nov: Origin of our Universe - The Big Bang

Mon 2 Nov 7:30 - 9 pm; (Posted: 26 Oct 2026)

Join AS instructor Dr. Robert Kellogg for an intro to how astronomers today answer big questions about the big bang. Click title to register. See below for details.

9 Nov: Stargazing with Binoculars

Mon 9 Nov 7:30 - 9 pm; (Posted: 26 Oct 2026)

AS observer extraordinaire Dan Ward shows how to use binoculars to find planets, galaxies, star clusters, nebulae and to "stroll" through the beautiful star fields of the Milky Way. Click title to register. See below for details.

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Analemma Society

Space for Everyone

The Analemma Society brings astronomy to the community — free public stargazing, guided night-sky tours, and educational programs at the Roll-Top Observatory in Observatory Park at Turner Farm Park. Whether you've never looked through a telescope or you track every meteor shower on the calendar, there's a place for you here.

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Upcoming Events

Location: Observatory Park · Turner Farm Park, Great Falls, VA · View on map

Details subject to change — always confirm with the current FCPA Parktakes schedule before you go.

October 2026

Wed, October 28 6:30 PM Introduction to Astronomy Details & Registration

November 2026

Sun, November 1 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM Astronomy Merit Badge Details & Registration

Mon, November 2 7:30 PM Origin of our Universe - The Big Bang - Taught by AS Instructor Dr. Robert Kellogg Details & Registration

Wed, November 4 6:30 PM Planet Adventure Night Details & Registration

Fri, November 6 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Scouts Love the Stars - Astronomy Badge Workshop Details & Registration

Sat, November 7 6:00 PM DGS - Space Science Explorer Details & Registration

Sat, November 7 7:30 PM Exploring the Inner Planets Details & Registration

Mon, November 9 7:30 PM Stargazing with Binoculars - Taught by AS Instructors Details & Registration

Wed, November 11 6:30 PM Exploring Exoplanets - Unveiling New Worlds Details & Registration

Sat, November 14 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Astronomy Festival Details & Registration

Mon, November 16 7:30 PM Exploring the Moon - Taught by AS Instructors Details & Registration

Wed, November 18 6:30 PM Night Sky Tour at the Roll-Top Observatory Details & Registration

Sat, November 21 5:30 PM BGS - Space Science Adventurer Details & Registration

Mon, November 23 7:30 PM Introduction to Telescopes - Taught by AS Instructors Details & Registration

Sat, November 28 6:30 PM Dark Sky Patch – Daisy and Brownie Details & Registration

Mon, November 30 7:30 PM Nebulas, Star Clusters & Galaxies, Oh My! - Taught by AS Instructors Details & Registration