Neighborhood Survey for Outdoor Lighting Regulations around Turner Farm Park Observatory
Neighborhood Survey for Outdoor Lighting Regulations around Turner Farm Park Observatory
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Fairfax County is currently considering additional regulations for outdoor lighting around the Turner Farm Park Observatory to protect dark skies. Under State Code, these regulations could affect properties located within one-half mile around the observatory. This survey is for property owners within this one-half mile area. Please review the background information before taking the survey.
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The Observatory at Turner Farm Park is located at the intersection of Georgetown Pike and Springvale Road. The park contains a roll-top observatory with multiple telescopes and a former National Defense Mapping Agency observation tower that will be converted to a remote access telescope observatory. The observatory is part of a larger park complex that contains equestrian facilities, a playground, and a picnic area. The observatory is open to the public for viewing Friday nights, weather permitting, and hosts educational classes and events about astronomy.
