We are sorry to announce that this event has been cancelled due to Coronavirus. Check back in case it is scheduled.
Silver Star Party Outreach
Looking for AAC members with telescopes to show off the night sky at Silver Springs State Park in Ocala. Members need to be set up before 7:30 pm for visitors starting at 8pm. Members without telescopes can help too! Please sign up if interested.
Sunset is at 7:45 pm. Moon rise is at 8:57 am and will be at 17.3% illumination, so the moon will be at the top of our observing list. Members should have a couple of items they would like to show off along with some information about them.
Lisa Eager (lisa.eager@alachuaastronomyclub.org) will be the contact for this event.
Directions:
Silver Springs has multiple entrances. Please set your GPS to "Silver Springs State Park, Campground and Museum Entrance, 1425 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470".
Via US-441:
Take 441 South about 30 miles to FL-326 near Anthony. Turn left. Follow FL-326 for 6.4 miles then turn right at a light onto NE 58th Ave, AKA CR-35 or Baseline Road. Pass SR-40, Silver Springs Blvd (DO NOT TURN LEFT) and drive for another mile. Look for signs for Silver Springs State Park on the left.
Via I-75:
Take 75 South to exit 356. Turn left on FL-326 and drive for 9.3 miles. Turn right at a light onto NE 58th Ave, AKA CR-35 or Baseline Road. Pass SR-40, Silver Springs Blvd (DO NOT TURN LEFT) and drive for another mile. Look for signs for Silver Springs State Park on the left.
Via I-75 and SR-40:
Take 75 South to exit 352. Turn left onto SR-40, Silver Springs Blvd. Drive 6 miles to NE 58th Ave, AKA SR-35 or Baseline Road. Turn right and drive for another mile. Look for signs for Silver Springs State Park on the left.
