The Turner Farm

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open dawn to dusk except for speciality, after-hours events hosted only on Friday nights
703-324-2820 TTY 711
925 Springvale Road
Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Sebastian Arnez
Turner Farm Observatory Educator

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Upcoming Featured Events

Mar

25

7:30PM, (8-Adult) Get ready for the Great North American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024…

Mar

27

7:30PM, (8-Adult) This program is a fun tour of planets, constellations, stars, nebulas…

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08

1:30PM, (5-Adult) Come out to your local park and learn about the science behind…

Free Friday Viewings at Turner Farm Park Observatory 

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Friday Night Viewing Status*

*This page is updated until 4 p.m. on Fridays. Please call 703-324-2820 to check status after 4 p.m. on Fridays.

  • The Analemma Society holds Friday Night Public Viewing Sessions at Turner Farm in Great Falls, VA.
  • Visit the Roll-Top Observatory in action where Analemma Volunteers guide the public to seeing celestial objects through several telescopes in the observatory room.
  • Visitors are invited to bring their own telescopes or binoculars

2023 Schedule-Every clear Friday night, weather permitting.

  • 7:30-9:30 p.m. (September 8 through fall)

Visit the Analemma Website for more information.

To Infinity & Beyond!

Embark on your next celestial adventure at Turner Farm Park Observatory with these interstellar spring programs.

  • Introduction to Astronomy, Wednesday, March 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $8
  • Stargazing with Binoculars, Tuesday, March 12, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $8
  • Exploring the Moon, Monday, March 18, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $8
  • Pluto: Planet or Something Else?, Wednesday, March 20, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $8
  • Great American April 2024 Solar Eclipse Preview, Monday, March 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $8
  • Night Sky Tour at the Roll-Top Observatory, Wednesday, March 27, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $8

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Corporate, Community & Scouting Group Programs

  • Elevate your group's experience with a unique program tailored just for you!
  • Engage with our astronomers, tour the telescope room, and make mind-blowing observations.
  • Daytime programs feature solar telescopes for sun-gazing.
  • Nighttime programs include constellation tours and celestial object viewing.
  • Perfect for participants 8 years or older.
  • Scouting badge options available.
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