Frequently Asked Questions
Ø Is an observatory a planetarium?
No, a planetarium is an indoor apparatus, which creates images of the heavens. An observatory is an outdoor facility built for astronomical observation with the use of telescopes, binoculars and the naked eye.
Ø Who will pay for the equipment and for maintenance of the observatory?
The Foundation will be totally responsible for payment of these critical elements of the project, working closely with the district administrative and teaching staff.
Ø Who will have access to the facility?
Importantly, this state-of-the-art facility will be made available to all residents of the F-M community, students from other school districts and various community groups. The Foundation strongly believes that this unique experience should be made available to all who are interested.