Observatory Night

Come out and see the stars! Visit the James & Barbara Moore Observatory located at Edison State College's beautiful Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. For more information, please contact the Observatory Information Line at 941-637-3518. Observation sessions typically begin about 30-45 minutes after it is dark enough to see the stars and continue as long as stargazers linger. Prior to complete darkness, visitors cannot be admitted into the observatory as the equipment needs to be… Show more 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. The public sessions are free and held at least once monthly from September through May, weather permitting.

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