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 noon to 3PM.  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 2009
Month Dates Time
April
 18, 25
 8:30 PM
May
 2, 16, 23, 30
 8:30 PM
June
 13, 20, 27
 8:30 PM
July
 18, 25
 8:30 PM
August
 15, 22, 29
 8:30 PM
September
 12, 19, 26
 8:00 PM
October
 10, 17, 24
 8:00 PM
Programs start at around sunset (see schedule above) and include a presentation in the observatory classroom.

Solar Program Dates for 2009
Month Date
April 25
May
 23
June
 20
July
 25
August
 22
September
 19
October
 17 (1:30pm)
Solar observing is offered at the observatory from 12 noon to 3:00 pm on these dates. See sunspots, granules, facula, and solar prominences through special sun telescopes.

Evening Program Dates for 2010
(tentative)
Month Dates Time
March
 13, 20
 8:00 PM
April
 10, 17
 8:00 PM
May
 8, 15
 8:30 PM
June
 5, 12, 19
 8:30 PM
July
 3, 10, 17, 31
 8:30 PM
August
 7, 14
 8:30 PM
September
 4, 11
 8:00 PM
October
 2, 9, 16
 8:00 PM
Programs start at around sunset (see schedule above) and include a presentation in the observatory classroom.

Solar Program Dates for 2010
(tentative)
Month Date
March 20
April 10
May
 8
June
 19
July
 10
August
 14
September
 19
October
 2
Solar observing is offered at the observatory from 12 noon to 3:00 pm on these dates. See sunspots, granules, facula, and solar prominences through special sun telescopes.

Special Events for 2010

Star-B-Que - July 17, 2010
Membership Appreciation Night - August 14, 2010
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Last updated: 10/20/09
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