Friends of Taylor Observatory
Window to the universe
at the foot of
Mt. Konocti
& Norton Planetarium
A partnership
of the Lake County
Office of Education
and Friends of Taylor Observatory
Events
Find your place in the Universe at the Taylor Observatory and Norton Planetarium.
Friends of Taylor Observatory hosts public events at the Norton Planetarium, under the dome at the Observatory, and with lectures at the Taylor campus classroom.
Weather permitting, join Resident Astronomer Angelo Parisi for stargazing before and after Planetarium shows.
For more information on Planetarium programming, contact Angelo at aparisi@lakecoe.org.
Taylor Observatory
5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville, CA 95451
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14 days to the eventSat, Sep 19Norton PlanetariumDynamic Earth is an ultra-high-resolution full-dome production, narrated by actor Liam Neeson. The show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system.
21 days to the eventSat, Sep 26Norton PlanetariumFor over fifty years humans have sent spacecraft to explore the planet Mars. From orbit and on the surface much has been discovered about the “Red Planet."
42 days to the eventSat, Oct 17Norton PlanetariumProduced by the European Southern Observatory, From Earth to the Universe is a stunning, 30-minute voyage through space and time conveying through sparkling sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science.
55 days to the eventFri, Oct 30Norton PlanetariumThe Earth spins alone in space, vulnerable to all sorts of cosmic dangers. Lurking in space are killer asteroids, cosmic rays, and supernova to name just a few.
Our Mission
In partnership with the Lake County Office of Education and Lake County educators, Friends of Taylor Observatory (FOTO) enhances astronomy-related STEAM education opportunities for the region’s K-12 Students.
FOTO operates, maintains, and upgrades Taylor Observatory’s astronomical telescopic resources.
To carry out its mission, FOTO applies for grants and seeks donations from individuals and local businesses.
Education
The Lake County Office of Education sponsors regular field trips and classes at the Taylor Observatory, where students experience astronomy hands-on with professional-grade telescopes in an innovative STEAM curriculum. Learn more.
Scholarships and Grants
College-bound juniors and seniors with an interest in astronomy and other STEAM-related coursework are eligible for scores of scholarships and grants in those fields. Learn more.
Career Resources
& Internships
From NASA to cutting-edge private space companies, STEAM and astronomy careers await students with a passion for science. Learn more.
Astronomy Online
There's a galaxy of resources online for astronomy enthusiasts — check out a collection of favorites from the professional and amateur astronomers at the Friends of Taylor Observatory. Learn more.
History of the Observatory
An amateur astronomer and educator had a vision to provide students, scientists, and the public a view to the stars in one of California's darkest-sky regions.
Learn more.
Support
Support for the Taylor Observatory comes in many forms.
Make a one-time or recurring donation. Your support keeps our state-of-the-art facility up to date for residents, visitors, and the students it was built to inspire.
Volunteer to help with field trips, Planetarium shows, stargazing events, mentorships, and more.
Konocti Unified School District
