Event

This is our monthly public stargazing event. The 2/1 date was clouded out and postponed until 2/15. 

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Eastern

Location: Robinson Preserve
10299 9th Avenue Northwest
Bradenton, FL 34209

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
We had 17 telescopes in the field which ties a record. Just remarkable club participation. Manatee County estimated at least 150 attendees. This crowd also seemed particularly engaged. It was a great evening.
Photo From Public Stargazing
Club members getting ready for the event. We had to wait a bit for the clouds to clear. We had 17 telescopes on the field. Photo by Ed McDonough.
Photo From Public Stargazing
Just a few of the estimated 150 attendees at the Robinson Preserve public stargazing on 2-15-25. Photo by Ed McDonough.