Saturday Night Public Astronomy at Fox Observatory

Sat May 21, 2022 - Sat Dec 27, 2025
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Repeating every week — Saturdays through December 27, 2025.
Various times
Age: 6 and up
Price: Free
Location:
Fox Observatory
954-384-0442.
Markham Park Rd., Sunrise, FL, 33326
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The Observatory is open for public viewings on Saturday evenings starting at sunset, hosted by the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association.

The cement patio is available for public and member personal telescope setup; the observatory opens around dusk and stays open until midnight. Visitors arriving at the park before sunset are charged $1.50 to enter the park. Admission to the Observatory is free.

Once inside the park, at the 4-way stop turn left, then take the first right and continue to the end of the circle. The observatory is the flat-roof building with the red lights.

Summer Hours
(during daylight saving time)
Sunset to about 11:30 PM

Winter Hours
(during standard time)
Sunset to about 10:30 PM

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.