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Parks Plus: Observatory Park at Turner Farm

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On this edition of Parks Plus, journey into the cosmos at Fairfax County’s Turner Farm Park Observatory. Explore one of the region’s rare urban night‑sky destinations as we uncover the observatory’s history, step inside its viewing facilities, and get an up‑close look at its powerful telescopes. 

Posted on 6/1/2026

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