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Heart of America Star Party
ASKC Dark Sky Site 12 miles west of Butler, ButlerAnnual star party presented by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City at their dark sky site west of Butler, Missouri. This three day event
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Upcoming Astronomy Events
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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Illinois Dark Skies Star Party
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area 10149 County Hwy 11, ChandlervilleThe 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 […]
$4 – $85
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Staunton River Star Party - Fall 2026
Staunton River State Park 1170 Staunton Trail, ScottsburgStaunton 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 […]
$110.00
Enchanted Skies Star Party 2026
Montosa Ranch Campground, Highway 60, Socorro County, NM (between mile markers 98 and 99) Highway 60 (between mile markers 98 & 99), Socorro CountyThe 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 […]
$125.00
