Fremont Peak Observatory Association

 

Schedule of Public Programs

Note: Actual program times and availability may vary due to weather (especially wind, clouds, and high humidity) and other factors.  

Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPOA volunteer interpreter in the observatory classroom, weather permitting.  Presentation times vary with the season (see schedule below) and observing with the 30" telescope continues until at least midnight (often later).

Daytime solar programs use special filters that allow you to safely see details on the surface of the sun, and run from 2PM to 5PM.  Warning:  NEVER look directly at the sun without appropriate protection!

Programs on other nights for private groups may also be arranged by leaving a message on the observatory answering machine: (831) 623-2465.

For a more enjoyable experience, come prepared!  See these tips for observatory visitors.

Evening Program Dates for 2012
Month Dates Time
March 17, 24 8:00 PM
April 14, 21, 28 8:30 PM
May 12, 19, 26 8:30 PM
June 9, 16, 23 8:30 PM
July 14, 21 8:30 PM
August 11, 18 8:30 PM
September 8, 15, 22 8:00 PM
October 13, 20 8:00 PM
Programs start at around sunset (see schedule above) and include a presentation in the observatory classroom.

Solar Program Dates for 2012
Month Date
March 24
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15
October 13
Solar observing is offered at the observatory from 2 PM to 5:00 pm on these dates. See sunspots, granules, facula, and solar prominences through special sun telescopes.

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Last updated: 04/13/2010
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