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Enchanted Skies Star Party 2026
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 […]
$125.00
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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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Montosa Ranch Campground, Highway 60, Socorro County, NM (between mile markers 98 and 99) Highway 60 (between mile markers 98 & 99), Socorro County, NM, United States
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Airdrie Observatory Open Evening
Durham Cathedral North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom +1 moreEnjoy 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. […]
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Heart of America Star Party
ASKC Dark Sky Site 12 miles west of Butler, Butler, MO, United StatesAnnual 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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Illinois Dark Skies Star Party
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area 10149 County Hwy 11, Chandlerville, IL, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Second Saturday Stars
John J. McCarthy Observatory 388 Danbury Rd., New Milford, CT, United StatesOur 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 […]
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Airdrie Observatory Open Evening
Durham Cathedral North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom +1 moreEnjoy 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. […]
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North Jersey Astronomical Group
Montclair State University 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ, United StatesMonthly meetings of the North Jersey Astronomical Group (NJAG) are free and open to the public - all are welcomed. Meetings usually feature a presentation about astronomy or space science […]
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Summer Stargazing at Pensacola's Casino Beach
Casino Beach Pavilion 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Pensacola Beach, FL, United StatesThe Escambia Amateur Astronomer's Association will be hosting public beach gazes for the 50th year, starting with the bicentennial in 1976. We will host Friday and Saturday evening gazes (clear skies permitting) on the first quarter moon weekends. We will set up both optical and digital imaging scopes for viewing and shooting the moon, Jupiter, […]
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Airdrie Observatory Open Evening
Durham Cathedral North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom +1 moreEnjoy 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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Airdrie Observatory Open Evening
Durham Cathedral North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom +1 moreEnjoy 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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