Big turnout for the Parktakes Astronomy Festival on Saturday! Next Festival is Saturday December 14 (advance registration full).
Check here for open or cancel updates posted Friday mornings for the Friday night free public observing sessions at Turner Farm Park observatory. Will be closed Friday November 29.
Seats available for the following FCPA Parktakes at the observatory:
7:30 PM Monday Dec 9 Exploring the Moon!
Can signup via FCPA Turner Farm webpage https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/turner-farm
Dr. Jeff Kretsch took this photo on the morning of April 4th, 2022. There is a spectacular alignment of the planets in the early morning sky just before sunrise. If you have a chance, take a look. It won't last long.
