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UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory

  • When: Friday, September 12, 2025,  8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center, Gainesville, FL 3261
  • Cost: free

The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus Teaching Observatory for educational and public programs. These events are all free to the public. The observatory is open 8:30PM — 10:00PM on Friday evenings when UF classes are in session in the fall and spring semesters (closed during the summer) and for special events.

  • Website: astro.ufl.edu
  • Contact Phone: (352) 392-1016
  • Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

The UF Campus Teaching Observatory is located south of the Reitz Union parking lot and west of the Aerospace Engineering building, off the Museum Road.

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