Event

Night sky presentation and telescope observing at Big Cypress Park in Ochopee, a Dark Sky Park.
This event is free.  More information may be available on the park website.  Observing is from Sea Grape Drive, which runs south from the Big Cypress Welcome Center parking lot.  Observers are welcome to use the area off the road for observing at any time.  You may stay after the main event to experience a dark sky site.  Observers from all over South Florida bring scopes to this event. 

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017

Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern

Location: Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center
33000 Tamiami Trail East
Ochopee, FL 34141

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