Suncoast Stargazers, Inc.

Public Stargazing

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Event

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Robinson Preserve
Manatee County, Florida Preserve
10299 9th Avenue Northwest
Bradenton, FL 34209
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county park/preserve

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
The combination of large club member participation, large guest attendance and perfect skies made this one special. Everything just clicked. The Moon and Saturn were featured but many other deep sky objects were viewed as well.
Photo From Public Stargazing
The Suncoast Stargazers club members prepare their telescopes for the public event on 12/27 at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton Florida. 20 members participated!!! Photo by Scott Smith.
Photo From Public Stargazing
The crowd starts arriving at the public event on 12/27 at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton Florida. Attendance was estimated at over 200!!! Photo by Ed McDonough.