View the solar eclipse at the FSW James & Barbara Moore Observatory
Skygazers can enjoy a solar eclipse-viewing experience from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the James & Barbara Moore Observatory located on the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Punta Gorda Campus, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda. The viewing is free and open to the public.
Telescopes with solar filters will be set up for safe viewing for visitors. Safety tips for viewing the solar eclipse can be found on the NASA website at science.nasa.gov.
The James & Barbara Moore Observatory at FSW is open to the public the second Friday of each month. Observation sessions typically begin about 30-45 minutes after dark.
For more information or for a full schedule of observatory events, call 941-637-5652 or visit fsw.edu/charlotte/observatory.
Source: FSW