Statewide Star Party: Dismal Swamp State Park
- Earth & Space Sciences,
- Science & Society
- Hands-On,
- Outdoor Event,
- Stargazing
WHEN
WHERE
AUDIENCE
- Pre-K,
- Children,
- Teens,
- Families,
- Adults,
- Special Audience
ADMISSION
FREE
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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Dismal Swamp State Park is offering a special opportunity to visit the Swamp after hours with this year's Statewide Star Party!
Participants will enjoy some hands-on activities, followed by a 2-mile wagon ride through a scale solar system. Then we will hike about a mile to the sky-watching spot, where the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers will have telescopes set up so we can view the stars and planets (weather conditions permitting). We may be able to see or hear some of the nocturnal animals that live in the Swamp while we are out as well!
Limited to 40 participants due to wagon seating availability. You must stay for the entire event, as we will be on the west side of the Canal. Free; registration required. Register at https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/dismal-swamp-state-park/events/starparty-2024.
NCSciFest's annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the NC Space Grant.
Contact Information
AUDIENCE
- Pre-K,
- Children,
- Teens,
- Families,
- Adults,
- Special Audience