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Oakridge Observatory

United States · North America
✦ 25.6573, -80.5867

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

About this observatory

Oakridge Observatory is a small astronomical facility recorded in southern Florida, United States, in the flat coastal terrain south of Miami. It is one of many modest observatory sites logged across North America.

About Oakridge Observatory

Public records describe Oakridge Observatory simply as an astronomical observatory in Florida. Beyond its name and approximate coordinates, no detailed history, instrument list, or operating body is currently documented in open sources, so this page sticks to what can be verified.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits in southern Florida, part of the North America region as classified here, at the low elevation typical of the Florida peninsula, within reach of the greater Miami area.

Visiting Oakridge Observatory

There is no confirmed public visiting schedule for Oakridge Observatory. Anyone hoping to stop by should search for current contact details online or check with local astronomy clubs in the area before making the trip.

See your named star from here

Wherever you end up observing from, the exact coordinates that come with a Star Register naming package let any telescope, in Florida or elsewhere, be pointed at your star. Browse the star catalogue to find one to name.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
It is located in southern Florida, United States, part of the North America region.
No public visiting schedule is confirmed. Check locally or with area astronomy clubs before travelling there.
Public records list it simply as an astronomical observatory in Florida; no further detail is currently documented.
In principle yes: any telescope operator can use your star's coordinates to locate it, wherever you are observing from.
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