The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. […]
On Saturday October 14 there will be a partial eclipse of the sun. What happens when the moon eclipses the sun? Why is it dangerous to view a solar eclipse with the naked eye? How have different types of eclipses been used throughout history to expand our knowledge of the universe? Join us on Thursday October 12th in […]
On Saturday, October 14, 2023 the moon will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun blocking almost 80% of the sun’s light. Come to the Taylor Observatory in Kelseyville to safely view this spectacular celestial event though the observatory’s solar telescopes. The eclipse will last a total of 2 hours 36 minutes, beginning at 8:04 […]
KILLER ASTEROIDS! DEADLY RADIATION! Many dangers lurk in the depths of outer space. Is the Earth doomed? What can we do to protect ourselves? Join us at the Taylor Observatory on Thursday October 26th for a very scary look at DANGER FROM OUTER SPACE. As always the show will be followed by viewing the night sky through the observatory’s telescopes […]
Thursday November 9th, 2023 Two Shows: 7:00pm and 8:30pm Come to the Taylor Observatory for an exploration of the Fall Night Sky. Each season brings a different set of constellations and celestial wonders into view. Join us as we delve into constellations, mythology, and science of the autumn sky. Following a presentation in the planetarium guests […]
The Taylor Observatory and the Lake County Office of Education present “Out There – The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds” an immersive planetarium show exploring how our curiosity has driven us to look outwards since the dawn of humanity. With the world’s most powerful telescopes we are able to explore more and more of the universe. […]
Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium Presents "Firefall" Thursday, December 7, 2023 Shows at 7:00pm and 8:30pm Location: Taylor Observatory, 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville, CA 95451 The Taylor Observatory presents “FIREFALL” an immersive planetarium show telling the story of Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids. Throughout its history, our planet Earth has been bombarded by comets, asteroids, and meteorites. Though […]
Thursday, December 21, 2023 will be the winter solstice and both the shortest day and longest night of the year. Join us as we delve into the reasons for this phenomenon and also look into how the winter solstice has been celebrated in cultures throughout the world and throughout history. Following the show (weather permitting) guests […]