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| Ocklawaha Observing Site |
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| 29°39' N, 82°21' W Altitude: 50 Meters (more or less) |
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Experience the
"Real Florida"The Refuge at Ocklawaha has invited the AAC to hold occasional star parties at its premier eco-resort in the historic Ocklawaha Rivera 52 acre tract sited on the banks of the last three miles of the manmade portion of the Ocklawaha River in the Ocala National Forest. Here AAC members can entertain Ocklawaha guests who stay in cabins while observing under dark, broad skies.
This is a very nice, relatively dark, astronomy site and is well suited for serious star gazing, photography, etc.
Recommendation: Arrive before dark, especially if this is your first visit.
[Approx. Lat. 29°05.1'N, Long. 81°53.7'W]
- Note: AAC members should not use this site unless the AAC announces a specific star party for this location.
- Cabins: Depending on availability, the Refuge at Ocklawaha may make a free cabin available for the night during scheduled star parties.
- Dinner: Served if you want (at a reasonable charge) — come early.
- Warning: Mosquitoes really love this site too! Dress appropriately (long sleeves, pants, socks, etc.) and bring plenty of mosquito repellant.
- To Learn More: Site no longer available
- Address:14835 South East 85th Street - Ocklawaha Florida 32179
- Phone: N/A
- Directions: (From Ocala, Florida)
- From Interstate 75, drive East on 40 through the Ocala National Forest.
- Turn right on State Road 314A.
- Continue South until you see the Ocklawaha sign.
- Turn right and continue West until you arrive at the entrance.
- Map:
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