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Fremont Peak is Now Open to the Public After the annual winter recess, Fremont Peak Observatory officially reopened to the public April 6, resuming our charter of "Bringing Astronomy to the Public". The standard Saturday evening public nights will resume. (see the Schedule). While we've already hosted a special Solar Program and a few special events March 9 and 16 for comet PANSTARRS. We have a lot planned this year so bring your friends and family up for a visit. Check the schedule, dress warmly, and come up a nice evening under the stars. There will be a short presentation in the presentation room prior to viewing through the 30" f/4.8 Challenger telescope binoculars, and other telescopes set up by the volunteers. We are located at Fremont Peak State Park, 11 miles south of San Juan Bautista up San Juan Canyon Rd. Detailed directions can be found at the bottom of this page. Plan for a minimum of 30 minutes to drive, park, and walk from parking to the observatory. |
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28th Annual Fremont Peak Star-B-Que Potluck Picnic, Star Party, and Annual Meeting Saturday, August 10, 2013 Reserve the date. We usually start around 5pm. There will be activity from the annual Pereids meteor shower that night, even though the peak activity is usually around the 11/12. Stay tuned for pending details... See images of the event here. You can upload pictures to the album too. |
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Don't forget to renew your membership this year.. You can now renew online using PayPal or your Credit Card Click here to Renew your Membership. Your membership information is not shared outside of FPOA. |
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About FPOA
Fremont Peak Observatory Association volunteers spread the word about the wonder of the night sky, educate the public through presentations and observing sessions, and provide quality observatory facilities. FPOA is a favorite destination of families as well as school, scout and church groups. Each year over 2,000 members of the public are treated to a personalized multimedia presentation by an FPOA astronomer as the Saturday evening sun sets over the Pacific. As darkness falls and the stars emerge, they gaze in wonder at night sky splendors through the eyepiece of the 30" diameter "Challenger" Newtonian telescope and a variety of sophisticated amateur telescopes before returning to their campsites or homes. If you have never seen the the Milky Way under dark skies away from city light pollution, come visit us to see why astronomers have been traveling to Fremont Peak State Park for decades.
As part of our mission, we collaborate with schools in the Monterey Bay, Hollister, and San Francisco Bay area to tailor a rich educational experience for K-12 and college students, both through field trips to Fremont Peak, and classroom presentations. We also provide information for School Teachers on ways to supplement their curriculum with local astronomy-related resources. FPOA provides Salinas-based Hartnell College students internship opportunities as part of their Science/Math Summer Internship Program. You can read about the 2008 program here.
Besides the public and educators, FPOA serves professional and serious amateur astronomers, philanthropists, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Here is more information on our business model and values. Fremont Peak Observatory opened in 1986, and has operated every summer since, despite having battled the frequently brutal weather on the 3,000 foot peak. Devoted volunteer astronomers continue to maintain the observatory and "Challenger" telescope, contributing time, energy, and money, to keep Fremont Peak Observatory one of the finest amateur-operated astronomy centers in the United States. The Observatory is open to the public for scheduled viewing and educational programs from April through October on Saturday evenings that don't conflict with a full moon. |
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