Observation sessions typically begin about 30-45 minutes after it is dark enough to see the stars and continue as long as stargazers linger. There are 20 amateur astronomy clubs in the state of FL that feature meetings, viewing nights, star parties, and stargazing programs. Sarasota County
#59-0598726. While the building is owned by the county, all the equipment in it is owned by the club, and the costs for maintaining it as well as the cost for power, phone and even this web site are wholly borne by the SFAAA. Please join us to explore, learn, and help teach astronomy to others eager to learn. Our affordable family memberships (only $25) are a great way to learn, grow, meet new friends and stay involved in astronomy and astrophotography. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear())2021 VISIT FLORIDA. Named after mile marker 63 on highway I75. At a glance, it shows when it will be cloudy or clear for the next few days. With the costs of rental aircraft rising to new highs, our founding members all felt the burden of having to find a way to pay for flight training to acheive our dreams. Upon entering, dont be alarmed if it looks like someone has already made themselves at home - the room will be bathed in soft light, the smell of cranberry-orange wafted from a lit candle, and Pachelbel's Canon playing in the background. Copyright 2013 - 2022 Need some help? You just need good weather something Florida has plenty of. Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise Sonora Astronomical Society - Sonora Astronomical Society & U-of-A NEWSLETTERS & ACTIVITIES HERE, Learn the Night Sky: Download/Print Current Month Sky Chart HEREor The Full Year(different) HERE, Want a Stargazing App for Your Phone? KAS Online >> Introduction to Amateur Astronomy We encourage all of our members to be active participants in club activities so all of us can benefit! At 1o a.m., he will give a beginner's course called the "ABCs of Astronomy," followed by a Q&A session called "AHA! Here are some planning tools our members use and recommend. Donations are not only welcomed, they are in fact critical to our continued ability to operate and maintain the observatory. Southwest Florida Astronomical Society | Astronomy & Astrophotography 10-21-22 THE LATEST S.A.S. The romanticInn at Cocoa Beach is large and lavish, with enough amenities to safely be called a beach "resort," the inn still somehow manages to feel intimate and homey. Local Astronomy Club to Hold Next Outdoor Viewing Event on Saturday It has indicators and labels for Messier objects and a search capability for comets. 2023 February Sarasota Events Calendar - Escape to Sarasota 1255 N. Gulfstream Avenue, Suite 101, Sarasota, FL 34236, Celebrate National Astronomy Day with The Bishop Museum, Darren Gambrell Makes Higher Education More Accessible and Inclusive, Palmer Ranch Holdings Announces New President, A New Sarasota Art Museum Exhibit Brings Together Two Brother Artists and Hundreds of Residents, A Fast-Paced, Fan-Favorite Special Speaker Event is Back. Essential Accessories. Use it to locate a planet, the Moon, or the Sun and track their movements across the sky.