As a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
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Staunton River Star Party: Dark Skies, Serious Observing, Great Company Check out the following promo video: https://fb.watch/Fb5eKZb4cO/?fs=e For star gazers looking for truly dark skies, plenty of observing space, and a relaxed, observer-friendly atmosphere, the Staunton River Star Party is a standout event on the East Coast star-party calendar. Hosted by the Chapel Hill Astronomical […]
The six-day and five-night Enchanted Skies Start Party (ESSP) in New Mexico has been running annually since 1994 and is now managed by the Magdalena Astronomical Society, Inc. Operating now at the private Montosa Ranch Campground since 2024, the dark-sky site is at an altitude of 7,200 feet and is located only eight miles away […]
Enjoy a warm welcome by astronomers from the Airdrie Astronomical Association to this one of their regular November through to January Tuesday night public open evenings of the Airdrie Observatory. These events are ideal for beginners and anyone interested in astronomy — the friendly and experienced volunteers proudly carry on a long tradition of public […]
Dr. Jessie Christiansen (CalTech) will give a free, illustrated, non-technical lecture entitled: "The Search for Earth 2.0: Why We Think It Exists, and How We’re Going to Find it " in the Smithwick Theater at Foothill College, in Los Altos (see directions below) The talk is part of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, now […]
Annual star party presented by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City at their dark sky site west of Butler, Missouri. This three day event
The Illinois Dark Skies Star Party will be held Oct. 8, 9, and 10, 2026 at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC), 30 miles northwest of Springfield, Illinois in eastern Cass County. JEPC is easily accessible from Illinois Routes 78, 97 and 125, and Interstates 55 and 36/72. The East […]
Come geek out with us and see how robotic telescope operated from afar are used to explore the stars! Frustration with cloudy skies and light pollution are driving more and more amateur astrophotographers to turn to robotic telescopes at remote sites with dark skies.This talk describes how to do this, and that factors involved in […]
Join us for us for a great weekend in the Ozarks under some of the darkest night skies in Missouri. Mirroring last year's festival, our event will feature a host of expert speakers and activities and (weather permitting) amazing views of the night sky through telescopes. For details, click here: https://darkskymissouri.org/get-involved/attend-darksky-festival
Our monthly open house star party held the Second Saturday of each month. There is a presentation at the beginning followed by night sky viewing through several telescopes if weather allows.
Enjoy a warm welcome by astronomers from the Airdrie Astronomical Association to this one of their regular November through to January Tuesday night public open evenings of the Airdrie Observatory. These events are ideal for beginners and anyone interested in astronomy — the friendly and experienced volunteers proudly carry on a long tradition of public […]
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