Become A Telescope Operator
ORGANIZATION: Valley of the Moon Observatory Association
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Become a Telescope Operator at Robert Ferguson Observatory and share the wonders of the universe with the public! Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just eager to learn, you'll get hands-on experience and guided education to run our telescopes, navigating the night sky, and inspiring others about the cosmos.
No prior experience? No problem! We’ll train you.
Interested in helping others experience breathtaking views of planets, nebulae, and galaxies? This is it. Be part of an enthusiastic community of stargazers and join us for unforgettable volunteer experience!
Do you have experience? Want to lead or create a class?
There are endless ways to involve yourself from offering night sky tours, teaching other volunteers, and presenting to the public. If you're a retired teacher or even a long time enthusiast, this is the place for you to shine.
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About Valley of the Moon Observatory Association
Location:
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, P.O. Box 898, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, US
Mission Statement
We are group of volunteer astronomers, both amateur and professional, organized as a non-profit dedicated to providing educational programs about science and astronomy for students, the public, and in support of educators. We do this by building and operating and maintaining the Robert Ferguson Observatory.
Description
The VMOA built and operates the Robert Ferguson Observatory (RFO) at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. We offer public observing, private group observing, Night Sky classes, Relativity for Non-Scientist classes and telescope making classes for students and the general public. The VMOA is all-volunteer (no paid positions) and operates as part of the Valley of the Moon Natural History Assn. docent program.
CAUSE AREAS
Board Development,
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
Wed Jun 04, 2025
06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
WHERE
Sugarloaf Ridge State ParkKenwood, CA 95442
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2025
SKILLS
- Research
- Fundraising
- Retail / Sales
- Community Outreach
- Spanish
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 8
- Orientation or Training
- 20 hours a Year
- Reliable transportation since we are in a remote location.