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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.
You’ll also see online events offered here.
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Illinois Dark Skies Star Party 2022
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area 10149 County Hwy 11, Chandlerville
Ongoing
Week of Events
Herschel 200
Herschel Museum celebrates the life and achievements of pioneering astronomer with new exhibition To commemorate the bicentenary of the death of Bath-based astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), Bath Preservation Trust is hosting a major exhibition to highlight the hugely-important achievements and contributions he made to our understanding of space. The exhibition – at the Herschel Museum […]
York County Star Party
Location: Susquehannock State Park, Lancaster County, PA, since 2019 Easily accessible from major highways Surrounded by Amish farms, observing sites surrounded by tall pines, few light domes visible, superb camp sites (no mud, ever!), flush toilets, pavilion, dumpster, some water and electric near pavilion, playground, a shower available. Some of the best viewing in the […]
Great Lakes Star Gaze
The 2022 twentieth GLSG star party will be held Thursday, September 22 through Sunday, September 25, 2022. Registration will open in late spring. This year we all celebrate our twentieth anniversary! Twenty years of planets, galaxies, mud, prizes, fun, and dark skies! We've enjoyed every moment with you and can't wait for the next one. […]
Great Lakes Star Gaze Star Party
The 2022 Twentieth annual GLSG Star Party is scheduled to be held Thursday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 25th, 2022. Join us for dark skies in Gladwin, Michigan, to observe and celebrate this milestone. The Great Lakes Star Gaze, Michigan star party is open to anyone. Come chat with other star lovers and astronomers while […]
Illinois Dark Skies Star Party 2022
This year’s IDSSP will be held on September 22-25, 2022, at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek Fish and Wildlife area, 28 miles northwest of Springfield, IL. This will be our Star Party’s 20th year. We usually have about 100 amateur astronomers from Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, and Indiana. Contact Bernd Estabrook at [email protected] for more information.
Alberta Star Party
The Alberta Star Party is open to everyone - not just RASC members. We invite you and your family to attend. The Annual Alberta Star Party is hosted by the Calgary Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and we feel that you will be impressed by the dark and transparent skies. As always, participants are encouraged to […]
Heart of America Star Party
The Heart of America Star Party is the Astronomical Society of Kansas City’s largest annual event, hosted at our 40-acre Dark Sky Site (DSS), 75 miles South of Kansas City. Join us for: 6.3 limiting magnitude (based on SQM-L averages) Plenty of room for tents, trailers & RVs Power hookups available New shower/toilet facilities & […]
The Great Southwest Star Party
The New Mexico Museum of Space History Astronomy league is proud to announce the return of the Great Southwest Star Party. This year’s event will run from Friday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 25th. The primary venue will be on the grounds of the Sunspot Solar Observatory in New Mexico. This location, nestled at an […]
39th Annual Okie-Tex Star Party
Join us for 8 days of Bortle-1 skies, perfect for the best in observing, imaging and just enjoying the magnificence of our Cosmos. Imaging Seminars, guest speakers, swap meets, vendors, good food and the friendliest star party you can attend. Starts on Sept. 23, 2022 and lasts till Oct. 1st, 2022. Reservation required and web […]
Astronomy at the Beach
Michigan's largest public star party is celebrating its 25th year! Over 70,000 have enjoyed views through large telescopes, listened to expert talks on astronomy, and saw cool science experiments. There's something for everyone. Astronomy at the Beach is volunteer-led by amateur clubs throughout southeast Michigan. Last year, the event was totally virtual, with dozens of […]
Free
Pensacola Beach Star Gazes
Since 1976, the Escambia Amateur Astronomers have hosted beach gazes for the public every summer. Our gazes will be at Pensacola Beach Pavilion on the weekends closest to the firsth quarter moon. There is no fee, and free parking in the lot by the famed Pensacola Beach Beach Ball water tower. Bring your smartphone to […]
free
New England Fall Astronomy Festival
The New England Fall Astronomy Festival is a free event, open to the public, and is for anyone who has an interest in astronomy. Local amateurs, like the members of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, share their passion and enthusiasm about astronomy with the public. Families in particular are encouraged to attend NEFAF because astronomy […]
Free
AstroAssembly 2022
AstroAssembly is the annual convention and fundraising event for Skyscrapers, Inc., owners and operators of Seagrave Memorial Observatory, located in North Scituate, RI. This 70-year tradition brings together amateur astronomers from all over the New England area. This year's theme will be the Sun and the Moon. Mark your calendar. Details are available on our […]
$25
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Shedding Light on Planetary Science (A Free, Virtual Lecture)
Shedding Light on Planetary Science (A Free, Virtual Lecture)
Registration is required. Go to: https://AstroTalk.eventbrite.com How do we learn about the properties of planets and stars, their composition, temperature, distance, velocity and luminosity? Such revelations occur thanks to “spectroscopy,” the measurement of electromagnetic radiation from visible light, radio waves, and x-rays. Whether the equipment is at a distance or placed on or near a […]
Free
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AstroAssembly Eve (AstroEve)
AstroAssembly Eve (AstroEve)
This year Skyscrapers returns to informal talks on the eve of AstroAssembly, Friday, September 30. No registration is required for this event. This event will not be streamed on Zoom. We will have two short talks followed by observing with the telescopes at Seagrave Memorial Observatory. Speakers Joe Rao, Meteorologist on "MARS AND THE MOON: […]
Free
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Mid-Kent Astronomical Society
Mid-Kent Astronomical Society
Will Joyce - The Outer Planets. Bredhurst Village Hall. Hurstwood Road. Gillingham ME7 3 JZ In this presentation Will summarises our current understanding of the outer planets in our Solar System and their most interesting natural satellites
$1 – $3