Will open Friday April 26 for free public observing at observatory at Turner Farm Park from 8 to 10 PM! Forecast of partly cloudy skies, trending to cloudy later in evening. See stars, star clusters, nebulas & more in telescopes (if we can)! May close early after 9 PM if solid cloud cover. Seats available for FCPA Parktakes at the observatory at Turner Farm: 11 AM Sat May 4The Sun – Our Neighborhood Star. With solar observing! 7:30 PM Sat May 4Fairfax Poet Laureate – Poetry Beneath the Stars 8 to 10 AM Sat May 18Basics of Birding(birdwatching tour of Turner Farm) 8 PM Mon May 20Introduction to Astronomy on The Cosmic Distance Ladder Can signup via FCPA Turner Farm webpage https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm