Understanding the Universe
Thanks to generous grant support from the North Carolina Space Grant, the 2022 North Carolina Science Festival will again feature the Statewide Star Party as a signature initiative.
During this tenth annual Statewide Star Party, 35 hosts will offer public skywatching events across North Carolina on Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9, 2022. Star Party hosts include state and local parks, colleges and universities, planetariums, science centers, nature centers, and libraries. About 3,500 visitors are expected to participate.
This year’s Star Party theme is “Understanding the Universe,” with a focus on science and engineering related to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Hosts are provided with a Star Party kit of hands-on activities and NASA resources on this theme.
2022 Statewide Star Party Locations
Click here to find a Statewide Star Party event near you.
For more information, please contact:
Amy Sayle
Coordinator, NC Statewide Star Party
Email: starparty@unc.edu
The Statewide Star Party is made possible with the support of NC Space Grant and the NC Science Festival.
Click here for Star Party kit materials (including previous years)