Night Under the Stars at FMU Observatory

520 Francis Marion Rd, Florence, SC 29506, USA
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The FMU Observatory will be open September 11, 2026, for an evening star party.

When is the event exactly?

Drop-In Time: any time between 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Where: FMU Observatory located behind the Center for the Child

Parking: Please use Lot D or the Center for the Child parking lots. Follow the glow stick path to the track area. It is a short walk, but it will be dark!

What will be happening?

They will have telescopes set up on the FMU Observatory grounds as well as the Dome open. You will view Venus, and various Deep Sky Objects. There will not be a moon in the sky this evening.

This is an outdoor event and visitors are encouraged to check weather conditions before venturing out to the University. In the case of severe weather, or completely cloudy skies, the event will be canceled.

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