Schedule of Public Programs

Important Note: Actual program times and availability may vary due to weather (especially wind, clouds, and high humidity) and other factors. Check fpoa.net for updated status. We may restrict the program if the skies do not cooperate (there is no such thing as a cloud filter😀).

Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPOA volunteer interpreter in the observatory classroom. Presentation times vary with the season (see schedule below). When it is dark enough the public will be invited to observe with the 30" telescope and other FPOA telescopes {weather permitting} until at least midnight (often later); however, viewing may be shortened if there are no visitors {or weather}.

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 School, Scout and Church groups may also be arranged by emailing info at fpoa dot net. Our contract with the state requires a couple of weeks notice. Subject to staffing

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

Evening Program Dates for 2024

Month Dates Time
March    
April 13, 27 8 PM
May 4, 11 8:30 PM
June 1, 8, 15, 29 8:30 PM
July 6, 13, 27 8:30 PM
August 3, 10, 31 8:30 PM
September 7, 21, 28 8 PM
October 5, 12, 26 8 PM

Programs start at around sunset (see schedule above).

Solar Program Dates for 2024

Month
Dates
March  
April 13
May 4
June 1, 29
July 27
August 31
September 28
October 26

Solar observing is offered at the observatory from 2 PM to 5 PM on these dates. See sunspots, granules, facula, and solar prominences through special sun telescopes.

Sun activity picked up in 2022. So far this year is is continuing to build to Solar Maximum. Check the status on our website for more information.

Board Meeting Dates for 2024

At present all meetings are at 1 PM

Month Dates Location Time
January 13 Zoom 1 PM
February 10 Zoom 1 PM
March 9 Zoom 1 PM
April 20 Zoom 1 PM
May 11 Zoom 1 PM
June 8 Zoom 1 PM
July 6 Zoom 1 PM
August 24 Zoom 1 PM
September 21 Zoom 1 PM
October 19 Zoom 1 PM
November 16 Zoom 1 PM
December No Meeting

Star B Que - August 24

This is an event that FPOA hosts for the local astronomy community. This is a night for those of us active in the hobby to enjoy the FPOA area ourselves
Updated: 12/11/23