Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Cocoa, Florida, US
The Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory was an astronomical facility in Cocoa dedicated to stargazing and space education. It featured a projection theater for sky shows alongside telescope viewing stations for public observation.
This facility was built to serve the local community with astronomy education and public stargazing opportunities. A major hurricane in 2017 damaged the structure severely, leading to its eventual closure.
The facility incorporated multiple educational spaces, including the Science Quest Exhibit Hall and International Hall of Space Explorers dedicated to space science education.
The facility was situated in Cocoa with dedicated viewing areas for both evening shows and nighttime telescope observations. Visitors could experience stargazing activities in a controlled setting or outdoors with equipment.
The planetarium theater utilized a Minolta Infinium Star Projector for astronomical presentations and featured a three-story IWERKS motion picture screen.
Location: Florida
Website: http://easternflorida.edu/community-resources/planetarium
GPS coordinates: 28.38510,-80.76190
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25
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