Friday Night Stargazing @ Foothill Observatory

Foothill Observatory is open for public observing on CLEAR Friday evenings from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. You don't have to RSVP here to attend; just come by!

Visitors can view the wonders of the universe through the observatory's computer-controlled 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, operated by the Peninsula Astronomical Society (PAS). Views of objects in our solar system may include craters and mountains on the moon, the moons and cloud-bands of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, and much more!

The choice of targets for any evening’s viewing depends on the weather, the season, and what objects are currently in the sky. On clear, dark, moonless nights, the telescope gives visitors views into the deeper reaches of space. Star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies provide dramatic demonstrations of the vastness of the cosmos.

Read more about PAS and Foothill Observatory events at pastro.org. If you like these events and are interested in astronomy, join our club! Membership is just $25 per year and has many benefits.

IN CASE OF POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS
If weather conditions are not suitable for observing (clouds, rain, etc.), the observatory may not open at all -- or may close early. In such cases, this Meetup event status is not updated. Check the observatory webcam at 9 p.m. to verify that it's open, or just come by if conditions look good!