Skywatching: Movie and Meteors

Join us at Observatory Park, home of the historic International Latitude Observatory, for free skywatching programs! Registration is required.

Watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind, then stay for the Perseids Meteor Shower—one of the summer’s most dazzling sky shows! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and snacks for a magical night under the stars.

SOME SPECIFICS:

• Once it gets dark, please do not use a bright flashlight and adjust the brightness of electronic devices.

• PARKING: Limited parking for those with accessibility tags is available onsite. Parking is also available at the field at the corner of DeSellum & Rt. 355 – 2 blocks from the park.

• Portable bathroom will be available. There is no running water in the park. Alcohol is not permitted at events in City parks.

Events at Observatory Park could be cancelled or modified at the last moment if conditions, including inclement weather or Covid restrictions limit the event. Please check the Community Museum Facebook page for last minute announcements. Those who pre-register will receive an email with event changes.

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