
Public & Educational Events
Exploring and sharing the wonders of the cosmos has been a goal for Focus from the beginning. We look to work with avenues that allow us to bring our passion for astronomy to the general public and educational venues. We understand astronomy can be a difficult subject to teach so we look to work with educators and public places to provide an astronomy outlet.
Over the years Focus has grown to reach over 30,000 people annually through our outreach events. We look at attending large educational events, festivals, art walks as well as support other astronomy events and programs. Bringing telescopes to unlikely locations to show people that astronomy is accessible to anyone and everyone.
Focus offerings a wide range of capabilities for educational programs. You can check out our Event Offerings page for full details. Below is a list of all the things we can do for the world of education.
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Astronomy talks about folklore and science of the night sky.
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Night sky viewing
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Day time viewing of the Sun and other objects
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Hands on meteorite display
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Studying the solar spectrum
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Basic of optics
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Night sky photography workshops
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Advanced astrophotography
If you would like us to come out to your school, public event, etc... please let us know. We would love to join in and add something unique to your event.

Upcoming Public Programs
Come join us at any of these up and coming events

Sept. 14th
pvcc Black mountain star party
pvcc black mountain campus
7:30pm to 9:30pm
34250 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Public astronomy night held at Paradise Valley Community college in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Sept. 23rd
telescope help class
earth
earth & space expedition center
2:00pm to 4:30pm
17835 n 44th st
phoenix, AZ 85032
Join our team for a telescope crash course. Our team assists you with your equipment and understanding the basics of telescopes and their accessories.
The class is $15 which includes a $10 ticket to the Earth & Space Expedition Center

Sept. 23rd
public stargazing
earth & space expedition center
7:00pm to 9:00pm
17835 n 44th st
phoenix, AZ 85032
Public astronomy night held at the Earth & Space Expedition Center.
$10 per person, tickets purchased earlier in the day also cover stargazing.

oct. 12th
pvcc Black mountain star party
pvcc black mountain campus
7:00pm to 9:00pm
34250 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Public astronomy night held at Paradise Valley Community college in Scottsdale, Arizona.

oct. 14th
sol/solar eclipse
earth & space expedition center
8:00am to 2:00pm
17835 n 44th st
phoenix, AZ 85032
Public event for demoing solar telescopes and observing the partial solar eclipse.
$15 per person
Event Details: LINK

nov. 4th
public star party
Four Peaks Mining Co.
6:30pm to 9:00pm
9500 E Via de Ventura
Suite D-110
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Join us for a night of stargazing, meteorites and geology at the
Four Peaks Mining Co. gem shop!
Talk of the formation of the Elements: 6:30pm to 7pm
Telescope viewing from 7pm to 9pm
Event Details: LINK

nov. 17th
pvcc Black mountain star party
pvcc black mountain campus
7:00pm to 9:00pm
34250 N 60th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Public astronomy night held at Paradise Valley Community college in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is a special Friday night event, bring your friends and family!

nov. 18th
public stargazing
earth & space expedition center
7:00pm to 9:00pm
17835 n 44th st
phoenix, AZ 85032
Public astronomy night held at the Earth & Space Expedition Center.
$10 per person, tickets purchased earlier in the day also cover stargazing.