Suncoast Stargazers, Inc.

Public Stargazing

Saturday, February 21, 2026

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:
This was our monthly public stargazing event at Robinson Preserve. Saturn continues to amaze and indeed change people as they try to figure out just what the heck are they seeing in that eyepiece!!! The public event was held after our first ever club BBQ and picnic.
Photo From Public Stargazing
The crowd begins to arrive on 2/21/26 at the Robinson Preserve observing field. We had 17 telescopes and an estimated 125 guests throughout the evening. Photo by Ed McDonough.
Photo From Public Stargazing
Here's a group photo after our first ever BBQ. The group gathers around a deceased members CPC 11 telescope in a dedication photo to the member, Tim Raines. Tim donated the telescope to another club member and good friend, Scott Smith. Photo by Heidi Smith.