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Free telescope nights at Fox Observatory in Sunrise

The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association lets visitors look through telescopes at Fox Observatory in Sunrise at no cost.

a telescope sitting on top of a hill under a night sky
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Stargazers can look through telescopes at no charge at Fox Observatory in Sunrise, according to a local deals site that highlighted the program this week.

The South Florida Amateur Astronomy Association runs the telescopes at the observatory, which sits in western Broward County. The group offers them for visitors who want to get a closer look at the night sky.

The outing is pitched as a low-cost option for couples looking for a date night or families wanting an evening activity that does not cost much. The source did not list specific dates, hours or registration details, so readers should check with the association or the observatory before going.

This story is a summary based on reporting by Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap. Read the original for full details.

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