# Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory, United States: what it is and when to go > Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory is an astronomical observatory in United States (Titusville, Florida), at 13 m above sea level. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/astronaut-memorial-planetarium-observatory/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Astronomical observatory · Museums and art - **Where:** United States - **Elevation:** 13 m - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 292 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 28.38507, -80.76213 ## What it is and where Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory is an astronomical observatory in United States (Titusville, Florida), at 13 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Titusville, Florida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/titusville/), where this site lists 12 more places to see, 26 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 28.38507, -80.76213; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 292 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=28.385073%2C-80.762131) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.385073%2C-80.762131) It is one of the [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 10 h 23 | | February | Possible | 11 h 01 | | March | Best time | 11 h 48 | | April | Best time | 12 h 41 | | May | Best time | 13 h 25 | | June | Best time | 13 h 48 | | July | Best time | 13 h 38 | | August | Best time | 13 h 01 | | September | Best time | 12 h 10 | | October | Best time | 11 h 18 | | November | Possible | 10 h 34 | | December | Possible | 10 h 12 | In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Dirty Oar Beer Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dirty-oar-beer-company/): Brewery · 4.6 km - [Bugnutty Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bugnutty-brewing-company/): Brewery · 4.7 km - [Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/valiant-air-command-warbird-museum/): Aviation museum in Titusville, Florida · 15 km - [Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sands-space-history-center/): Museum of the American space program · 16 km - [American Police Hall of Fame & Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/american-police-hall-of-fame-museum/): Law enforcement, memorial, hall of fame in Titusville, Florida · 16 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Museums and art - [Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art/): art museum in New York City, United States - [Museum of Modern Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/moma/): art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Rock and Roll Hall of Fame](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/): music museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States - [Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museo-guggenheim/): art museum in New York, New York - [National Gallery of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/galeria-nacional-de-arte/): national art museum in Washington, D.C - [American Museum of Natural History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museo-americano-de-historia-natural/): natural history museum in Manhattan, New York Every United States place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory? It is an astronomical observatory in United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory? March to October. In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. ### How do you get to Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory? The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 292 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.385073%2C-80.762131) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Dirty Oar Beer Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dirty-oar-beer-company/), [Bugnutty Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bugnutty-brewing-company/), [Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/valiant-air-command-warbird-museum/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/367827367), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4811610), CC0. More about Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronaut_Memorial_Planetarium_and_Observatory). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).