Statewide Star Party: Contentnea Creek
- Earth & Space Sciences
- Hands-On,
- Indoor Event,
- Outdoor Event,
- Stargazing
WHEN
WHERE
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Contentnea Creek will host a night of stargazing and activities during the North Carolina Science Festival's Statewide Star Party on April 5th, 2024, from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
The main feature of the night will be stargazing! The 16-inch telescope in the Kitty and Max Joyner Observatory will be open to the public as well as a number of other telescopes provided by the Carolina Skies Astronomy Club. Our telescopes will focus on the planet Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and other wonders of the night sky.
The big story of the night will be the upcoming solar eclipse! We will give you a complete breakdown and all the details in the planetarium. For an even deeper understanding make sure you check out the games and activities in the new Nancy and John Bray Environmental Education and Visitor Center.
Location: 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Date: April 5, 2024
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
NCSciFest's annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the NC Space Grant.