Come explore the wonders of astronomy and the night sky with your family and friends by joining us for the three events described below. Please stay for all three, or feel free to come for just one or two. As a host for the NC Science Festival’s annual Statewide Star Party, our theme for all events is “Your Place in Space."

• 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Outdoor activity session in the courtyard of the Baker-Watt Science Complex featuring family-friendly demonstrations, crafts, and activities. 
• 8:00 – 9:00 pm: Public lecture on the campus lawn. Topic and speaker to be announced soon.
• 9:00 – 10:30 pm: Public stargazing on the campus lawn, featuring telescope observations and guided tours of the Moon, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and planets. Bring a blanket and relax while you take time to simply look up.

In the case of inclement weather, the activity session and lecture will be held indoors and the public stargazing will be cancelled. For weather updates and more information about our event, please check our event webpage.

The NC Science Festival’s annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the NC Space Grant.