KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Astronomy fans are invited to visit the Taylor Observatory for an open house that will featuring planetarium shows and telescope viewing, plus informal talks by Friends of Taylor staff members.  

The “Ask an Astronomer” open house will take place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the observatory, located at 5725 Oak Hills Lane in Kelseyville.

There is no charge for the evening, but donations would be appreciated.

Possible discussion topics from 6:30 to 8 p.m. could include how to choose and buy a telescope or binoculars, help with your telescope and astrophotography. General astronomy questions will be welcomed.

At 8 p.m. there will be a planetarium show and/or viewing of a BBC documentary on the New Horizon Spacecraft’s visit to Pluto last year.

Telescope viewing and discussion will take place from 8 to 10 p.m.

For more information about the observatory visit www.taylorobservatory.org or www.friendsoftaylor.org or call Bill Haddon, president of Friends of Taylor Observatory at 415-209-3084.