Sfaaa

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 theinnocent 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. at the Fox Observatory. Anyone wishing to attend the associations monthly meeting is welcome and encouraged to do so. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at Fox Observatory starting at 7:30pm. Anyone wishing to join the club can do so at one of the monthly meetings, during a visit to the observatory on Saturday nights, or you can even join online. Dues are $20.00 per year. 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. Observatory certified members may open and operate the observatory on days when the observatory is not open to the public. Members wishing to be certified to open and operate the observatory and its equipment should apply to the program director for observatory certification.