Use telescopes for free at Fox Observatory in West Broward
The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association offers telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise for peering into the night sky.
It's a fun and frugal idea for a date, a family excursion or a solo adventure.
Fox Observatory is in Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326.
The facility is usually open Saturdays from about dusk until about 11 p.m, weather permitting, and representatives of South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association are on site to point out planets and other galactic features.
Entry into the park on weekends is free after dusk. If you enter the park prior to sunset, the weekend and holidays entry fee is $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people.
When you're inside the park, entry to Fox Observatory is free, with donations accepted. Phone the park, 954-357-8868, prior to venturing out to ensure the observatory is open.
