The Palermiti Observatory was founded in 1979. As a non-profit organization, established in the state of Florida, it's main goals are:
1] To conduct research in a wide variety of areas of observational astronomy
2] To support other astronomical institutions with data, reports, and observational techniques.
3] To provide knowledge and education to the general public through lecture tours, news releases, and public visits at the observatory facility.
All school lectures, public lectures, and observatory visits are free of charge.
To arrange for a speaker, slide presentation, or other events and tours to the observatory