Celebrating the Night Sky
Thanks to generous grant support from the North Carolina Space Grant, the 2023 North Carolina Science Festival will again feature the Statewide Star Party as a signature initiative.
During this 11th annual Statewide Star Party, 35 hosts will offer public skywatching events across North Carolina. 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.
The 11th annual North Carolina Statewide Star Party, a signature event of the 2023 NCSciFest will be held Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, 2023. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Night Sky.”
2023 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)