The Robert Ferguson Observatory (RFO) is Northern California's most active public observatory. We are located in the ( Sugarloaf Ridge State Park ) in Kenwood , CA . Just 10-minutes east of Santa Rosa !

Robert Ferguson Observatory offers educational classes in both solar and night sky observing, along with use of our three different telescopes: a 24-inch reflector, an 8-inch refractor, and a 14-inch CCD.

If astronomy interests you; or you’re an astronomer yourself, please consider joining the Robert Ferguson Observatory!

You can visit our main website at: http://www.rfo.org  

 

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  • February 18 at 7:00 PM, 114 Astronomers attended

    RFO Public 'Star Party'

    They rated it 5.00 5.003 (3 ratings)

    Another beautiful night! Mars, Venus and Jupiter were up plus some great views of Orion. ...

    Leo Bleier

    Very much enjoyed the experience, and meeting with our Meetup friends

    Jim DeManche

  • February 8 at 7:30 PM, 3 Astronomers attended

    SCAS-Sonoma County Astronomical Society Meeting

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Homepage: http://www.sonomaskies.org Who We Are Our membership consists of astronomy and science enthusiasts of all ages, both amateur and professional. The purpose of... Learn more
  • January 21 at 7:00 PM, 5 Astronomers attended

    RFO Public 'Star Party'

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

    I have invited friends and family to check this out! ...

    stefani horton

    The night turned clear and we had some great views of Jupiter and its moons, Orion Nebula and the Andromida galaxy. ...

    Leo Bleier

  • January 11 at 7:30 PM, 4 Astronomers attended

    SCAS-Sonoma County Astronomical Society Meeting

    They rated it 4.00 4.001 (1 ratings)

    The Sonoma County Astronomical Society - (SCAS), offers many educational and hands on opportunities for the amateur and not so amateur astronomer in Northern Calfornia.... Learn more
  • December 14, 2011 at 7:30 PM, 2 Astronomers attended

    SCAS-Sonoma County Astronomical Society Meeting

    They rated it 4.00 4.001 (1 ratings)

    The Sonoma County Astronomical Society - (SCAS), offers many educational and hands on opportunities for the amateur and not so amateur astronomer in Northern Calfornia.... Learn more
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