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Number of stars visible to naked eye? The Villages near Ocala holds an annual star party for local residents. The AAC participates in this event by providing telescopes and other assistance. Here are directions and maps (click maps for a larger version) The Villages is located a few miles south of the Marion/Sumter County Line, about two miles east of US 301 on SR. 466 [Lat. 28°55.9'N, Long. 81°59.8'W, Elev. 65 ft.]
Directions Distance from Gainesville: 65 mi. Driving Time: abt. 75 min. Take I75 South toward Ocala Continue on I75 past Ocala (for about 12 mi after passing Exit 68, Rt. 40) Exit I75 at Rt. 484 (Exit #341) Go East (toward Belleview) about 2.3 mi to Rt. 475 Turn Right (South) on Rt. 475 After about 7 mi. Rt. 475 turns into Rt. 466 heading East Continue on Rt. 466 about 5 mi East to US 301 Continue on Rt. 466 past US 301 another 2.0 mi Turn Left (North) into the Villages Entrance Proceed 0.5 mi to Traffic Light at Southern Terrace & Polo fields Turn right toward fields After turn bear left, continue east about 0.2 mi. to observing field Maps Map 1 320x410 480x615 640x820 Map 2 320x230 640x460 800x575 Map 3 Google Map	Map 1
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