The Friday April 19 public observing session at Turner Farm is CANCELLED due to forecast of clouds and scattered rain showers. Will try yet again Friday April 26 with 8 to 10 PM hours.
Seats available for FCPA Parktakes at the observatory at Turner Farm:
11 AM Sat May 4 The Sun – Our Neighborhood Star.
7:30 PM Sat May 4 Fairfax Poet Laureate – Poetry Beneath the Stars
8 PM Mon May 13 Night Sky Tour at the Roll-Top Observatory
8 to 10 AM Sat May 18 Basics of Birding (birdwatching tour of Turner Farm)
8 PM Mon May 20 Introduction to Astronomy on The Cosmic Distance Ladder
Can signup via FCPA Turner Farm webpage https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm
Come join the Analemma Society and the Fairfax County Park Authority on Saturday Oct 1st, 2016 at 10am when the FCPA will dedicate the Roll-Top Observatory and Classroom. The dedication will be at Observatory Park of Turner Farm Park at 925 Springvale Road in Great Falls Firginia. For more information, contact the Public Information Office of FPCA at 703-324-8662.
