Sunrise over the Billy Dodd Observing Field.

Sunrise over the Observing Field

The Chiefland Astronomy Village is located on the west coast of Florida, one hour west of Gainesville and two hours northwest of Orlando. It enjoys very dark skies and moderate temperatures at a southernly lattitude of 29˚N.

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Star Parties

The entrance to the Chiefland Astronomy Village.

Billy Dodd Observing Field

Open all year round.

Telescope at Sunset

Spring Picnic 2023

April 21 – 23, 2023.

Nightfall at the Chiefland Star Party

Astrofest 2023

November 11 – 17, 2023.