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Analemma Society
Space for Everyone
The Analemma Society brings astronomy to the community — free public stargazing, guided night-sky tours, and educational programs at the Roll-Top Observatory in Observatory Park at Turner Farm Park. Whether you've never looked through a telescope or you track every meteor shower on the calendar, there's a place for you here.
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Location: Observatory Park · Turner Farm Park, Great Falls, VA · View on map
Details subject to change — always confirm with the current FCPA Parktakes schedule before you go.
October 2026
Mon, October 26
7:30 PM
Meteorites - Exploring Visitors from Space - Taught by AS Instructors
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This class is an introduction to meteorites as we explore what they are and where they come from. Participants will be able to examine actual meteorites including specimens from the Moon and Mars. A discussion is followed by an observatory session with telescopes, weather permitting. The course will be held in the Roll-Top observatory classroom at Turner Farm Park. Instruction for this program is provided by volunteers of the Analemma Society.
November 2026
Mon, November 2
7:30 PM
Origin of our Universe - The Big Bang 8+ - Taught by AS Instructors
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Fri, November 6
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Scouts Love the Stars - Astronomy Badge Workshop
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Mon, November 9
7:30 PM
Stargazing with Binoculars - Taught by AS Instructors
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Mon, November 23
7:30 PM
Introduction to Telescopes - Taught by AS Instructors
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Mon, November 30
7:30 PM
Nebulas, Star Clusters & Galaxies, Oh My! - Taught by AS Instructors
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