What is "farpoint"

Farpoint may refer to:

• Farpoint Observatory in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States
• Farpoint (band), American Progressive Rock band
• " Encounter at Farpoint", first episode of television series Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Far point, a measure of an individual's ability to see distant objects as clear and in focus

Farpoint is an American progressive rock band formed in Dalzell, South Carolina in 1997 by Kevin Jarvis and Rick Walker. The band's sound is based on a diversity of influences, ranging from progressive, folk and hard rock to Celtic, classical, new age and bluegrass.

The band has released a total of 7 albums. The first four feature art by visual artist David Frain. The fifth studio album, KINDRED, was released by 10t Records in 2011. Their first live album is Water of Life: Live at the Sumter Opera House, recorded in Sumter, SC in June 2011, released by Starcross Music in July, 2012. Their 6th studio album. PAINT THE DARK, was released by 10t Records in summer of 2014.