The Fox Observatory & South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association The South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association was founded in 1965, with as its principal motivation to provide information and create an opportunity to participate. Ever since, its members have been bringing the universe closer to all South Floridians. From the innocent wonder of the children to the amazement of the adults, every night is another great adventure.
The SFAAA is a nonprofit organization, and has been incorporated in the State of Florida since 1966. The association presently makes its home just inside of Markham Park. The Fox Observatory houses many great pieces of viewing equipment. The primary observatory equipment consists of our 10 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain @ F/10 mounted in the outdoor dome, the 14 inch Schmidt-Cassegrain @ F/10, the 6.5" Brandon Refractor, three Dobsonian reflecting telescopes, the largest being 13in(330.2mm) in diameter. Both Schmidt-Cassegrain are frequently fitted with CCD imagers to offset the effects of light pollution. Apart from the observatory's scopes, many of our members have scopes of their own. On a good clear night it’s possible to have as many as 15 telescopes setup in various places around the observatory. Groups and individuals from the area or visiting South Florida are invited to see the Fox Observatory. In addition, anyone wishing to attend the association's monthly meeting is welcome and encouraged to do so. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, and membership is open to the general public. Anyone wishing to join can do so at one of the monthly meetings or during a visit to the observatory on one of the open house nights. Dues: regular member - $20, patron member -$50, Gold - $100. One membership fee covers the family, and includes the monthly electronic newsletter. As a paid Member your activities can include: learning to use a telescope, video and slide shows, star parties, astronomy day, CCD imaging, observatory operations and special projects. Members wishing to be certified to operate the observatory and its equipment should apply to the observatory director. As always, the observatory is open to the public every Saturday night. We try to open at dusk(or there about). We have been known to stay out till almost sunsrise. Never hesitate to call and find out whats going on each Saturday night. 954-384-0442 | 
