Neptune and Back - A Planet Walk

  • April 29 - July 15, 2023

  • Robert Ferguson Observatory

    2605 Adobe Canyon Road
    Kenwood, California 95442
Ticket Price $0.00-$10.00 This event is now over
Description

Neptune and Back  - A Planet Walk

Join us as we walk through the cosmos (on a scale model) and discus the vast distance between our neighboring planets. The Sugarloaf Ridge Planet walk is a unique opportunity to connect with the nature of planet earth as we discuss the incredible nature of the stars and beyond. Each step on the planet walk is scaled to represent 2.3 million miles so If you were to take a step every 5 seconds, you'd be traveling at the speed of light!

Starting at the white barn and ending at the Robert Ferguson Observatory, we'll walk to Neptune and back! This will be a moderate hike with an estimated elevation change of around 900ft. and it will take approximately 2.5 Hours to complete. The hike will end at the observatory where we'll have an opportunity to observe the most important celestial object in our solar system, the Sun! The Observatory will have solar viewing between 11am and 3pm so if you walk to the outer planets with us you can see the sun's great prominence on your return! 

Please wear appropriate clothes for a moderate hike and bring lunch/snacks as we'll be taking a break once we reach the bench at Neptune. 

 

You MUST have a ticket to attend this event.  Attendance is limited and, while remaining tickets will be sold at the door, they will be subject to availability. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and cannot be used for future events. 

Please note, members can attend this event for free. If you'd like to become a member, please fill out a member application form and you will be sent a promotional code to use when purchasing tickets. Be advised that parking passes for Sugarloaf Ridge State Park are still required, and can also be purchased through this order form. Sugarloaf annual parking passes can also be purchased here: https://sugarloafpark.org/support/.  


 

Date & Time

Apr 29 - Jul 15, 2023

Venue Details

Robert Ferguson Observatory

2605 Adobe Canyon Road
Kenwood, California 95442 Robert Ferguson Observatory
Robert Ferguson Observatory

The Valley of the Moon Observatory Association (VMOA) is volunteer amateur and professional astronomers plus a small supporting staff organized as a nonprofit association to provide educational programs about science and astronomy for students, the public, and in support of educators.

The VMOA is responsible for the construction, maintenance and utilization of the Robert Ferguson Observatory and functions as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the auspices of the California State Parks System, and in cooperation with our local state parks.


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