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.
You’ll also see online events offered here.
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A VERY SPECIAL PLACE - “Stellafane” means Shrine to the Stars. Time has also made it a shrine to the history of American astronomy. People who come here feel a rare connection to that history, and to each other in our common astronomical pursuit. Longstanding friendships are nurtured here. Many folks return year after year […]
Starfest 2026 is Canada's largest star party located in Ontario and run by volunteers from the North York Astronomical Association. It is a gathering of ameture astronomers, astro - photographers and celestial enthusiasts . This years event coincides with the Perseids Meteor Shower and our theme is "Catch a falling star". Camp with friends in […]
SkyFest is Big Bear's first ever dark sky festival inviting attendees to explore the wonder of the night sky above while communicating the importance of dark sky conservation and the damage of light pollution. Stargazing in Big Bear is a magical experience in any season, but this August 14-16, we're celebrating our celestial landscape with […]
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