Florida Atlantic University Astronomical Observatory
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Public viewings generally held on the 1st Fridays and the 3rd Tuesdays of month, or for special astronomical events. FAU's Astronomical Observatory is housed under a four meter diameter dome on the main campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. We welcome students, faculty, staff and members of the general public to join our scheduled observations or our public viewing events.
04/14/2026
Today, April 14th, 2026, Palm Beach County proclaimed that April 2026 is Dark Sky Awareness Month. The Proclamation will be held here at FAU's Astronomical Observatory. Alyson Fishbein spearheaded this effort.
The County's video of the Proclamation Announcement can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/pbcgov/videos/1658177305312339/ Watch from 49:30 until 56:42 for our little bit.
01/25/2026
Action shot! Delving deep into lunar phases and eclipses with the kids from the Jack and Jill club!
✨🌙🪐 SATURN, STARS & STORIES! Our elementary students had a dynamic evening taking in the celestial creation. Special thanks to the Florida Atlantic University Astronomical Observatory and Facilitator Eric Vandernoot for the opportunity to explore astronomy in such a hands-on way!
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777 Glades Road, Rm 434, Bldg 43, Rm 434
Boca Raton, FL
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