Doug Firebaugh Observatory

10/19/2026

We had a wonderfully clear (and chilly) final night of our 2026 observatory season last Saturday! Thank you to all who joined us this season rain or shine ⭐️

We’ll see you all again come spring time 2027!

10/18/2026

It’s a great, clear night to visit the observatory! Join us at 8pm TONIGHT (10/17) for a presentation on stellar spectroscopy ⭐️ and we’ll observe the skies through telescopes and tour the observatory!

As a reminder, the observatory is FREE and open to all ages and abilities! Donations welcomed

10/15/2026

THIS SATURDAY (10/17): Join us for our last observatory night of the season! At 8pm, we'll have a presentation before observing the night sky 🔭 🌌

10/02/2026

Join us TOMORROW (10/3) at 8 PM for one of our last Observatory Nights of the season! We’ll have a short astronomical presentation before observing the skies through telescopes 🔭 we hope to see you there!

09/17/2026

🔭 Join us THIS SATURDAY (9/19) for International Observe the Moon Night at 8PM, rain or shine! We'll have displays, a presentation, and activities for all ages. Can't wait to see you there 🌕

Get ready with us to observe the Moon 💅

One more week until International Observe the Moon Night! You’re invited to celebrate our nearest neighbor in space, together with people all over the world.

09/15/2026

What does International Observe the Moon Night look like at the Doug Firebaugh Observatory? Last year, we had fun displays, activites, and telescopes for all to enjoy 🌙

Don't miss it THIS SATURDAY (9/19) at 8PM! All ages welcome!

09/14/2026

THIS SATURDAY (9/19) is International Observe the Moon Night! We’ll have fun activities to teach you all about the moon and invite you to stick around after to observe through telescopes.

This is a FREE event and open to all ages! We can’t wait to see you all there 🌙

Poster courtesy of NASA

09/05/2026

Happy Saturday! We’re open to the public tonight (9/5) 🔭 Join us for a presentation at 8pm, then stick around for observing through telescopes ⭐️

See you there!

08/28/2026

Last night, we witnessed a beautiful lunar eclipse! Thank you to the nearly 40 visitors who joined us to view this awesome event. We had clear skies and captured these images with an 80mm refractor and a Zwo ASI 178 mc camera.

08/27/2026

The weather is looking wonderful for the lunar eclipse tonight! Join us at 8:30 at the Doug Firebaugh Observatory for a short presentation and stick around for viewing the eclipse through telescopes! 🔭

Don't forget to bring lawn chairs for your viewing comfort!

A near-total lunar eclipse will be visible tonight and the weather across the region will be fantastic for viewing!