There are several parking locations available in downtown Bradenton that are convenient to the Museum, including the County parking garage at the corner of Manatee Avenue and 10th Street West. The lecture series will again be offered online via the video conferencing service Zoom. Planetarium manager Howard Hochhalter will discuss everything from the wonders of our galaxy to proper stargazing equipment and whatyou mightsee in Saturday night's sky. 5-6-23 / Bayshore Live Oak, Our Astrophotography Special Interest Group (SIG) meets monthly, schedules monthly field trips, has an info/discussion email list. Click here for a full list of benefits. We use and recommend LightPollution.Info, Astrospheric and Clear Outside. It has indicators and labels for Messier objects and a search capability for comets. All rights reserved. 2-17-23 Ambersweet Observatory A private observatory near Umatilla Area 63 A public rest area used by the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. Observation sessions typically begin about 30-45 minutes after it is dark enough to see the stars and continue as long as stargazers linger. In Gainesville, the University of Florida's Astronomy Department offers free, public open houses on Friday nights in the observatory when school is in session (weather permitting). Youve most likely heard about Orion, and other constellations, stars, planets and galaxies at a place like the Bishop PlanetariuminBradenton, just north of Sarasota. We do not charge an admission fee to the observatory. 3-4-23 / Gilchrist You might try connecting with these folks on facebook..St. Petersburg Astronomy Club, somewhat friendly. Under an agreement with the Broward County Board of County Commissioners the SFAAA operates the Fox Astronomical Observatory in Broward Countys Markham Park. We'd be happy to arrange for a private star party or lecture for your organization. Copyright 2023 Saguaro Astronomy Club 2023 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. 4-21-23 Solar Observing In Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda. This provides an in-depth experience for participants to learn the natural history or the human history of prehistoric Indians or settlers during a walk. Bringing along a bottle of red wine, crackers, cheese and red grapes, you can munch and sip as you chug along the Steinhatchee, which - with its limestone outcroppings and towering cypress trees - looks much more mysterious in the moonlight. 11-5-22 / Bayshore Live Oak Once staff has received the application, it will be approved or denied by the site manager and any other partners that may be involved with the property. Copyright 2013 - 2022 Think of stargazing in Florida and the Space Coast, home toKennedy Space Centerand shuttle launches, springs to mind. In Sarasota, there are plenty of Florida stargazing opportunities nearby. Amateur astronomer's telescopes at the Chiefland Florida Star Party, Twin 16" Binocular Telescope at Chiefland Star Party, An amateur astronomer's large computer controlled dobsonian telescope at Chiefland Florida, An all wood telescope at Chiefland Star Party. You can polish your constellation knowledge and remember all of the stories behind them. This is an opportunity to: We'll generally open the observatory around dusk and typically wind things down by midnight. Once over the bridge, youll pass artsy cafs, colorful restaurants, pelicans seemingly perched on every piling and, on the main street, balconies resembling those in New Orleans' French Quarter. We meet the 1st Thursday of each month (7:00 P.M.) at the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905-7811 and on Zoom (check newsletter for link). Ancient City Astronomy Club - St. Augustine, Central Florida Astronomical Society, Seminole County, Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association - Pensacola, Local Group of Deep Space Observers - Sarasota Bradenton, Museum Astronomical Resource Society (a.k.a. Click Here for Telescopius. Downloading and use for any other purpose is not allowed. Lastly, please bear in mind that there can be no standardized agenda for observing as the objects we are able to see continually change over time as the night sky unfolds above us. Learn all about the night sky with these free virtual lectures on Saturday, May 2. Here are some planning tools our members use and recommend. 10am5pm TuesdaySaturday | Noon5pm Sunday | Closed Monday. Most walks are less than 2 miles in distance and are 1.5-2 hours in duration. A brightly lit and decorated Christmas tree on the front porch greeted us when we pulled up to our "honeymoon cottage" atSteinhatchee Landing Resort. We recommend Stellarium and Stellarium Web, as well as the Stellarium app on Google Play or Apple. Several functions may not work. It has indicators and labels for Messier objects and a search capability for comets. Florida is filled with starry nights - read on to find out where the best spots are hiding, waiting for you to discover them. You can use the school's telescopes to observe the moon, stars and planets. Zoom Guests can use Contact Us page to request access. We have a general meeting once a month at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium and on Zoom, and our Astrophotography group meets (on Zoom only) once a month as well. Date: Thursday, March 16th, 2023, NOTE: will be CANCELED when Inclement Weather, Location: Canoa Preserve Park 3.2 miles south from Continental & Whitehouse Canyon/Medera Canyon Rd, on Camino De La Canoa (3500 S Camino De La Canoa), What is the ZOONIVERSE? WELCOME TO THE SONORA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY WEBSITE. Novice group meetings are held at various times throughout the year; announcements will appear in the SAC Newsletter. Walk to the tip of the south jetty, where you may startle great herons standing perfectly still, used to having the jetty to themselves at night. 1255 N. Gulfstream Avenue, Suite 101, Sarasota, FL 34236Phone: (941) 487-1100. It is your room all right. 12-3-22 / Gilchrist For more information, see Science & Technology Centers in FL. Observing sessions make getting help much easier if you cant find that faint fuzzy object, chances are there is someone nearby who can help you. 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. The Observatory is open to the public on Saturday evenings from Sunset until Midnight! Come join us to see what's up there this Saturday night! 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. SAC members meet monthly for both general meetings and observing sessions, and regularly conduct and support public programs on astronomy. The public sessions are free and held weather permitting. Details Date: December 14, 2021 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Event Category: Nature & Discovery Event Tags: kids, night, science, stargazing Organizer The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Phone: 941-746-4131 Email: info@bishopscience.org View Organizer Website Venue The Bay Park 1055 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236 + Google Map Related Events 2-4-23 / Bayshore Live Oak WELCOME TO THE SONORA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY WEBSITE . Planning for light pollution and clouds is a constant job for the successful astronomer and astrophotographer. Take advantage of the resort's numerous recreational activities. Named after mile marker 63 on highway I75. 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. not only has a great sky chart (in the Planetarium tab) but has a wealth of other astronomy information. Monthly meeting status is in the newsletter. Mar 28 @ 7:32 pm - 7:32 pm. 3-17-23 WWW.FDACS.GOV/CONSUMER-RESOURCES/CHARITIES. Each month a new exciting & educational topic! More about this and other astronomy highlights 2023. . SAC members meet monthly for both general meetings and observing sessions, and regularly conduct and support public programs on astronomy. Contact a club beforehand for current activities. The LGDSO website is not working. 11-18-22 Click here for the 2023 Seahawk Star Party schedule. All images, videos & content on this site are the property of the individual owners and displayed here with their permission. 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. The pier, which juts 700 feet over the Gulf, can sometimes be busy at late hours of the night. The Astronomical League is an umbrella organization of amateur astronomy clubs and societies. The Observatory is open to the public on Saturday evenings from Sunset until Midnight. For more details, contact one of the officers or drop in on a meeting. On weekend nights, you can catch a planetarium star show and then climb to the rooftop observatory. You can even see how a black hole affects the objects around it including how it bends light in surprising ways. If you've enjoyed your visit please consider a small donation to help us keep the scopes turned up and the lights turned down. VISIT FLORIDA is a service mark of the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation, d/b/a VISIT FLORIDA, registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Planning for light pollution and clouds is a constant job for the successful astronomer and astrophotographer. If you arrive before Sunset the park charges an entrance fee of $1.50 per person. Florida's Big Bend is home to the small fishing town ofSteinhatchee, known for some of the country's best scalloping, and the island community of Cedar Key. 11-18-22 Saunter through historic downtown Cocoa, full of quaint boutiques and outdoor cafs, stopping at CafMargaux. We use and recommend LightPollution.Info, Astrospheric and Clear Outside. The public sessions are free and held weather permitting. 2-4-23 / Bayshore Live Oak Online or connected star maps are an awesome way to plan your observing or shoot. Science Sprouts at The Bishop: Lettuce Eat, The Bishop Returns Three Manatees to the Wild, Manasota Florida Nursery Growers Landscape Association Beautifies The Bishop, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Announces New CPO, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Announces New CEO. Binocular shake can quickly end an astronomy viewing session. The observatory will be the flat roof building with the red lights. Formed in 1927 (42 years before Neil Armstrong took "one small step for mankind"), the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club is the oldest astronomy club in the southeastern United States. Welcome! Sarasota, FL 34236 11-5-22 / Bayshore Live Oak Prior to complete darkness, visitors can not be admitted into the observatory as the equipment needs to be setup and aligned with the stars each time but early arrivers are welcome to enjoy views of the lake and the scenery of the campus from the lakeside picnic tables. Membership in the Night Sky Network is free, but program participation is required to remain listed on the program website. 31. Get a tripod with mount that is sturdy and won't shake. This is also the planetarium's first time conducting virtual sessions, and while museum staff would have preferred a physical gathering, the virtual option will suffice. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (#CH199) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR AT WWW.FDACS.GOV/CONSUMER-RESOURCES/CHARITIES. Island Boat Lines also offers daytime eco-tours on pontoon boats. Online or connected star maps are an awesome way to plan your observing or shoot. Our Astro SIG (Special Interest Group) is one of the best ways to help you learn this all consuming hobby. The club continues to take measures to manage the dangers of the Covid pandemic by meeting both in person and on Zoom. While the museum is closed due to the pandemic, staff are still providing opportunities for guests to learn and have a good time.