Fox Observatory — Attraction in Sunrise

I visited this place on December 23, 2023, with family and some friends. When I excitedly asked whether we were looking at a star or a planet, an older man, Steve Luxenberg, who was by the telescope, replied sarcastically, "A planet, Jupiter! You know Jupiter, right? Do you even know your planets? If not, we might need to call your 4th grade math teacher!" I was taken aback by his tone, especially as he said this in front of my wife, friend, and others. I noticed he was rude to us but polite to others. He's consistently snarky and sarcastic on my visits. He really needs to learn how to be respectful. The experience...

We had the opportunity to see the first full moon of the decade. It is a small space, but a very nice experience. The people from the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association are super nice and eager to share their knowledge and their private telescopes. You have to be a bit patient because there is a line to use each telescope, but is not crazy time... It is part of...

We enjoyed visiting Saturday night. Even though the evening was overcast, they still opened up to answer questions. Eventually they brought out a telescope and we saw Saturn. Summer isn’t the best time to visit - humidity and clouds obscure the view. I look forward to returning in the winter. The visit is free but donations are suggested since they are a...